Elinand | |
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prince of Galilee | |
Reign | 1143/44–1148/49 |
Predecessor | William I of Bures |
Successor | William II of Bures or Simon of Bures |
Died | 1148/49 |
Spouse | Ermengarde of Ibelin (?) |
Issue | William II of Bures (?) Eschiva of Bures (?) |
Father | Godfrey of Bures or Hosto of Fauquembergues (both uncertain) |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Elinand, also known as Elinard, was prince of Galilee from 1143 or 1144 to around 1149. His parentage is unknown. He succeeded William I of Bures who either had died, or been forced into exile. Elinand was one of the main supporters of Queen Melisende of Jerusalem. Mu'in ad-Din Unur, the ruler of Damascus, bribed him during the siege of Damascus in 1148, according to gossips spreading in the crusaders' camp.