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Balian of Ibelin (c. 1134–1193) was an important noble in the crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem in the 12th century.
Early life
He was the son of Barisan of Ibelin, and brother of Hugh and Baldwin. His father had been a knight in the County of Jaffa, and had been rewarded with the lordship of Ibelin after the revolt of Hugh II of Le Puiset. Barisan married Helvis, heiress of the wealthy lordship of Ramla. Balian's name was also Barisan, but the pronunciation of the name in Old French changed to "Balian" in the course of the 12th century; he is sometimes known as Balian the Younger or Balian II when his father is also referred to as Balian. He is also called Balian of Ramla or Balian of Nablus. In Latin his name appears variously as Balian, Barisan, Barisanus, Balianus, Balisan, and Balisanus. His precise year of birth is unknown, but he was of the age of majority in 1155, when he first appears in charters.
After the death of Balian's brother Hugh in 1170, the castle of Ibelin passed......

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