aug 1, 1186 - Succession crises.
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Deaths plunged Outremer into factionalism that resulted in the loss of Jerusalem.
Raymond had made a truce with Saladin, which lasted til 1189. Baldwin V's death put an end to this and Sybilla and Guy were crowned.
Had support of Templars,
Raymond was in opposition.
Guy tried to attack Raymond but Raymond called in Muslim support and Guy withdrew. This was treason.
Reynald de Chatillon attacked a trading caravan crossing his land. Saladin had to pay. The armies were to meet at Hattin.
This attack reconciled Guy and Raymond
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