Fulk, or his supporters, were commonly believed responsible, though direct proof never surfaced. Count of Anjou: Fulk was born at Angers, between 1089 and 1092, the son of Count Fulk IV of Anjou and Bertrade de Montfort. Blessed Gerard's skull is precerved in the convent of St. Ursula, in Vallette, Malta. In 1128 a delegation from Baldwin II, the King of Jerusalem, arrived in France looking for a suitable nobleman to marry his daughter Melisende and become heir to the kingdom of Jerusalem. Fulk V of Anjou, from a 13th century Illuminated manuscript. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Geoffrey V According to William of Tyre, Fulk was "a ruddy man, like David faithful and gentle, affable and kind an experienced warrior full of patience and wisdom in military affairs." She allied with Pons of Tripoli and Joscelin II of Edessa to prevent Fulk from marching north in 1132; Fulk and Pons fought a brief battle before peace was made and Alice was exiled again. 5 Family Baldwin acquiesced. Fulk (Latin: Fulco, French: Foulque or Foulques; c. 1089/92 - 13 November 1143), also known as Fulk the Younger, was the Count of Anjou (as Fulk V) from 1109 to 1129 and the King of Jerusalem from 1131 to his death. (with Melisende) Succeeded by: Buried at Abbey de St. Pier re de Beaulieu, France. " [3] Bachrach 1993, p. 14. He was killed in a hunting accident in November 1143. They were responsible for guarding the tomb of Christ. Out of devotion or penance, men and women made their way to the various shrines of Europe to pay homage to the saints or holy places. Although he never learned to write, he endowed a school with revenue to provide poor students with an education. Son of Geoffrey I "Greymantle", Count of Anjou and Adele de Meaux (de Vermandois) Fulk V, King in Jerusalem He was my 24th great, also known as Fulk the Younger. In 1120 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Valletta is the capital city of Malta, and is built on the northern half of the Sciberras peninsula, which separates the Grand Harbour from Marsamxett Harbour. He was partial to acts of extreme cruelty and penitence. He journeyed (1120) to the Holy Land as a pilgrim and returned there in 1129, making his son, Geoffrey, Plantagenet, count of Anjou as Geoffrey IV. Whenever he had the slightest difference with a neighbor he rushed upon his lands, ravaging, pillaging, raping, and killing; nothing could stop him, least of all the commandments of God. 1124), married in 1134 Thierry, Count of Flanders Fulk came into conflict with the Counts of Rennes, he conquered and slew Conan I of Rennes at the Battle of Conquereuil on 27 June 992. He finally drove his encroaching neighbours back beyond the frontiers of Anjou and built strongly fortified castles along the border of his territory. According to William of Tyre, Fulk was "a ruddy man, like David faithful and gentle, affable and kind an experienced warrior full of patience and wisdom in military affairs." In connection with this church, a hospital was established for the pilgrims who contracted various diseases on their journey. Children were: Comtesse Ermengarde D'ANJOU. Medieval Women, edited by Derek Baker, the Ecclesiastical History Society, 1978 In 1137 he allied himself with the Byzantines against a Turkish leader, 'Imad ad-Din Zangi, of Mosul (Iraq), and in 1140 helped the Muslims of Damascus ward off Zangi's armies. Fulk was a natural horseman and fearsome warrior with a keen sense of military strategy that bested most of his opponents. "Fulk and Melisende became joint rulers of Jerusalem in 1131 with Baldwin II's death. Robin, I find it interesting as to the links you're finding & noting on various profiles. In French, he was referred to as Foulques V, le Jeune. Conrad (25 April 1228 - 21 May 1254), a member of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, was the only son of Emperor Frederick II from his second marriage with Queen Isabella II of Jerusalem. FULK (1092-1143), king of Jerusalem, was the son of Fulk IV, count of Anjou, and his wife Bertrada (who ultimately deserted her husband and became the mistress of Philip I of France). Fulk was an old man when he decided to make what might be his last pilgrimage, as penance for his sins. un des batailleurs les plus agits du Moyen ge. Birth of Elizabeth d'Anjou, Countess de Coumont, Birth of Geoffroy II Martel, comte d'Anjou, Birth of Ermangarde "Blanche" de Bourgogne. Enchanted Family Genealogy Pages This is Our New Age Book on Discovering our Ancestors. Preceded by: They married in 1129 and had two children: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Fulk also undertook four pilgrimages to Jerusalem. He became count of Anjou upon his father's death in 1109 age of approximately 20. Fulk was born between 1089 and 1092, the son of Count Fulk IV of Anjou and Bertrade de Montfort. He defeated Eudes at Pontlevoy in 1016 and surprised and took Saumur 10 years later. Fulk and Melisende became joint rulers of Jerusalem in 1131 with Baldwin II's death. By this period in time, Count Fulk III (972-June 21, 1040) of Anjou was taking his last pilgrimage. Baldwin II, reflecting on Fulk's fortune and military exploits, acquiesced. The Counts of Anjou: The paternal ancestors of Henry II and the House of Plantagenet, Adele d'Anjou comtesse de Vendome (countess of Vendome VII), https://fasg.org/projects/henryproject/data/fulk0003.htm. Greymantle" d'Anjou et Adele Adelaide (Adelais) de Vermandois (de Meux). Fulk's reign was disturbed by dissensions among the Latin princes and by the. Though their marriage started in conflict, Melisende mourned for him privately as well as publicly. family. Il s'est mari en l'an 965 avec Elisabeth dite "Ad le" Vendome de Vend me, ils ont eu 5 kinderen. In 1128 his son Geoffrey Plantagenet married Matilda, daughter of Henry I of England, and became the progenitor of England's branch of the Angevin dynasty. Count Of Fulk III The BLACK and Hildegarde Of Lotharingia were married after 1000 in , , Anjou, France.115,263 Children were: Comtesse Ermengarde D'ANJOU. Contents [ hide ] 1 Early career 2 Count of Anjou and Maine Fulk died in Metz while returning from his last pilgrimage. 7 Historical Fiction Early in the 11th century (in the 1030s) many more people were making pilgrimages to the holy city of Jerusalem. His experience in the field would prove invaluable in a frontier state always in the grip of war. Later Balwin II bolstered Melisende's position in the kingdom by making her sole guardian of her son by Fulk, Baldwin III, born in 1130. The King of Jerusalem was the supreme ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, a Crusader state founded in Jerusalem by the Latin Catholic leaders of the First Crusade, when the city was conquered in 1099. Biography Count of Anjou This Fulk was filled with unbridled passion, a temper directed to extremes. This was most likely because of the omens about the world ending with the return of the anti-Christ and the return of their Savior to oust the Devil. Fulk went on crusade in 1119 or 1120, and became attached to the Knights Templar. Preceded by: This Fulk was filled with unbridled passion, a temper directed to extremes. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Spouse: Hildegarde Of Lotharingia. He is buried in the chapel of his monastery at Beaulieu. 1. Fulk became overcome with passion and devotion in the Holy Lands. Hugh secured himself to Jaffa, and allied himself with the Muslims of Ascalon. Alice (Or Isabella) 1107-1154. MyHeritage Family Trees Fulk IV LeRechin The Rude Anjou Anjou, 1043 - 1109 Fulk IV LeRechin The Rude Anjou Anjou 1043 1109 Fulk IV LeRechin The Rude Anjou Anjou was born on month day 1043, at birth place , to Geoffrey 'Hammer de Gastinais' Plantagenet Gastinais and Ermengarde Blanche D Plantagenet Gastinais (born Anjou Countess Gastinois) . During his reign, the Kingdom of Jerusalem reached its largest territorial extent. The "Sovereign Military and Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem," followed the rule of St. Augustine. By 1127 Fulk was preparing to return to Anjou when he received an embassy from King Baldwin II of Jerusalem. Fulk, by then a widower, was chosen. R. W. Southern, The Making of the Middle Ages, pp. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He was allied with the goals and aims of the Capetians against the dissipated Carolingians of his era. He became count of Anjou upon his father's death in 1109, at the age of approximately twenty. Welcome to My Family Tree Website. WorldConnect. Fulk married Hildegarde de Sundgau, whose family was from Lorraine, around December 1005. Geoffrey of Anjou Note that Sulieman is "Solomon" in English. Alice (or Isabella) (11071154, Fontevrault), married William Adelin; after his death in the White Ship she became a nun and later Abbess of Fontevrault. He was carried back to Acre, where he died and was buried in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Baldwin II had no male heirs but designated his daughter Melisende to succeed. 1 reference. John's intention of making a pilgrimage, accompanied by his impressive army, to Jerusalem alarmed Fulk, who wrote to John pointing out that his kingdom was poor and could not support the passage of a large army. On the other hand, he made four pilgrimages to the Holy Land in 1002, 1008, and 1038 and, in 1007, built the great abbey at Beaulieu-ls-Loches. He protected Jerusalem in the south by constructing a series of fortresses, including Krak des Chevaliers. Melisende held direct and unquestioned control over the government from 1136 on. Fulk had been appointed regent of the Principality of Antioch by Baldwin II. In 1143, while the king and queen were on holiday in Acre, Fulk was killed in a hunting accident. Fulk was born at Angers, between 1089 and 1092, the son of . On March 28th, 1565, Valette was officially born. Fulk III was the founder of Angevin power. He was the Count of Anjou (as Fulk V) from 1109 to 1129 and the King of Jerusalem from 1131 to his death. 0 references. Fulk first visited Palestine in 1120 and returned in 1129 to marry Melisende, daughter of King Baldwin II of Jerusalem. Fulk IV Count of Anjou He favored fellow countrymen from Anjou to the native nobility. However, the greatest concern during Fulk's reign was the rise of Atabeg Zengi of Mosul. Fulk captured the fort of Banias, to the north of Lake Tiberias and thus secured the northern frontier. In Jerusalem as well, Fulk was resented by the second generation of Jerusalem Christians who had grown up there since the First Crusade. [edit] He was able to defeat the army set against him by Fulk, but this situation could not hold. 1124), married in 1134 Thierry, Count of Flanders. Foulques V (Anjou) d'Anjou is shown in our ancestor listing, http://www.eupedia.com/forum/threads/25236-Haplogroups-of-European-kings-and-queens, http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/ANJOU,%20MAINE.htm#_Toc278003103, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11784872. Baldwin III ascended the throne with his mother as co-ruler, in 1143. Fulk was originally an opponent of King Henry I of England and a supporter of King Louis VI of France, but in 1118 or 1119 he allied with Henry when he arranged for his daughter Matilda of Anjou to marry Henry's son William Adelin. [5] Bachrach 1993, p. 76. Died: 13 November 1143 Acre, Kingdom of Jerusalem, Outremer, Levant Fulk III "the Black" of Maine, Count of Anjou 159 (Adelaide , of Vermandois80, Robert, of Vermandois, Count of Trois and Meaux58, Herbert II, Count of Vermandois, Soissons and Troyes39, Herbert I, Count of Vermandois25, Pepin, Count of Senlis, Peronne, St. Quentin15, Bernard, King of Italy5, Pepin, King of Italy and Lombardy2, Charlemagne, King of France, Holy Roman Emperor1) died on 21 Jun 1040. Fulk exerted his control over his vassals and was later caught up in dynastic quarrels between the French and English kings. As a result, historiography has this to say about him: Fulk of Anjou, plunderer, murderer, robber, and swearer of false oaths, a truly terrifying character of fiendish cruelty, founded not one but two large abbeys. Hugh secured himself to Jaffa, and allied himself with the Muslims of Ascalon. Ibn al-Qalanisi (who calls him al-Kund Anjur, an Arabic rendering of "Count of Anjou") says that "he was not sound in his judgment nor was he successful in his administration." Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Count of Anjou 1.2 Crusader and King Indexes. By the time of the first millenium, in the year 1000, people tried to again make these pilgrimages to the Holy Lands. Fulk V of Anjou (1089/1092 November 13, 1143), also known as Fulk the Young, and after 1131 as Fulk of Jerusalem, was Count of Anjou from 1109 to 1129, and king of Jerusalem from 1131 to his death. Not all founders [of monasteries] were known for their kindness. Author and historian Bernard Hamilton wrote that the Fulk's supporters "went in terror of their lives" in the palace. Dec 29, 2016 - Explore rfik's board "Fulk V" on Pinterest. Fulk went on crusade in 1120, and become a close friend of the Knights Templar. John's arrival was ignored by Fulk, who declined an invitation to meet the emperor in Jerusalem. The Kingdom of Jerusalem was a Christian kingdom established in the Levant in 1099 after the First Crusade. The Patriarch interceded in the conflict, perhaps at the behest of Melisende. In 1137 he was beaten near Barin and, escaping into the fort, was surrounded and forced to capitulate. . Hugh secured himself to Jaffa, and allied himself with the Muslims of Ascalon. Whenever he had the slightest difference with a neighbor he rushed upon his lands, ravaging, pillaging, raping, and killing. Family In 1110, Fulk married Ermengarde of Maine (died 1126), the daughter of Elias I of Maine. He is buried in the chapel of his monastery at Beaulieu. Author and historian Bernard Hamilton[pl] wrote that Fulk's supporters "went in terror of their lives" in the palace. The first papal bull, in their favor, is dated 15 February 1113 and refers to "Gerard, Founder and Governor of the Hospital at Jerusalem and his Legitimate Successors". Fulk was born at Angers, between 1089 and 1092, the son of Count Fulk IV of Anjou and Bertrade de Montfort. In 1092, Bertrade deserted her husband and bigamously married King Philip I of France. Damascus was also threatened by Zengi. [2] He had an older sister: Hermengarde (b. Valletta was conceived by Grand Master Jean de la Valette, of the Knights of Saint John. Fulk abdicated his county seat of Anjou to his son Geoffrey and left for Jerusalem, where he married Melisende on 2 June 1129. [edit] Fulk (Latin: Fulco, French: Foulque or Foulques; c. 1089/1092 - 13 November 1143), also known as Fulk the Younger, was the count of Anjou (as Fulk V) from 1109 to 1129 and the king of Jerusalem with his wife from 1131 to his death. Geoffrey's successor Fulk III Nerra [d.1040], one of the most remarkable figures of his period and the most powerful member of the dynasty, ruled from 987 to 1040. However, Fulk held out for better terms then mere consort of the Queen; he wanted to be king alongside Melisende. Today. Buried at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem. After Jerusalem fell to the Muslims, in 638, there were fewer visitors because of the uncertainy of safety. Each knight of the Hospitallers was allowed his own four horses and two esquires, while a sergeant had two horses and, from 1302, a sergeant was also allowed one squire. Fulk was killed in a hunting accident at Acre in 1143. This city was a base from which the Egyptian Fatimids launched frequent raids on the Kingdom of Jerusalem and Fulk sought to neutralise this threat. He became count of Anjou upon his father's death in 1109, at the age of approximately 20. Sources He then extended his power over the Counties of Maine and Touraine. Southern says Fulk was 'a pioneer in the art of feudal government.' Name: Foulques III 1 2 Sex: M ALIA: "Le /Noir"/ Title: Count of Anjou Birth: 21 JUN 967 in Anjou, France Death: 21 JUN 1040 in Metz, Lorraine, France 1 Note: [Tertulle (Tercullus).ged]. Fulk IV, Count of Anjou.He was the son of 1017422592. Watch. Hugh rebelled in protest. The result was that Melisende held direct and unquestioned control over the government from 1136 onwards. Count of Anjou [ edit] However, Fulk held out for better terms than mere consort of the queen. Alice (or Isabella) (11071154, Fontevrault), married William Adelin; after his death in the White Ship she became a nun and later Abbess of Fontevrault. He was the second son of Melisende and Fulk of Jerusalem, and succeeded his older brother Baldwin III. Their eldest son, Bouchard, inherited Vendme. Count Geoffrey V of Anjou And Maine 1113-1151. Count Of Fulk III The BLACK and Elizabeth De VENDOME were married before 989 in , , , France. did desi arnaz jr have a stroke; moose tracks vs cow tracks ice cream Amalric (Latin: Amalricus; French: Amaury; 1136 - 11 July 1174) was King of Jerusalem from 1163, and Count of Jaffa and Ascalon before his accession. He was only fifteen when he succeeded his father, and had a violent but also pious temperament, was partial to acts of extreme cruelty as well as penitence. Fulk was born between 1089 and 1092, the son of Count Fulk IV of Anjou and Bertrade de Montfort. It lasted less than two hundred years, until 1291 when the last remaining outpost, Acre, was destroyed by the Mamluks. He had two wives and three children. Baldwin II had no male heirs but had already designated his daughter Melisende to succeed him. Melisende and Baldwin III, {{ mediasCtrl.getTitle(media, true) }} Fulk I also refers to Fulk, King of Jerusalem. . Melisende's sister Alice of Antioch, exiled from the Principality by Baldwin II, took control of Antioch once more after the death of her father. These numerous pious foundations, however, followed many acts of violence against the church. At the Grand Master's request, the Pope sent his own architect, Francesco Laperelli, to plan this city. He became count of Anjou (as Fulk V) in 1109. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. position held. "In 1137 and 1142, Byzantine emperor John II Comnenus arrived in Syria attempting to impose Byzantine control over the crusader states. The first night he stayed at the abbey of St. Maur-sur-Loire, where he learned more about the life of St. Maur. "Fulk also strengthened the kingdom's southern border. This appalling man had countless crimes upon his conscience, but when seized with a fit of remorse he abandoned himself to incredible penances. Thus the very tomb of St. Martin, whose monks he had ill-treated, saw him prostrate, with bare feet and in penitent's dress; and four times during his life he went to Jerusalem as a devouted pilgrim, treading half-naked the sorrowful road of the passion while two of his servants flogged him until the blood flowed, crying, "Lord, receive thy perjured Fulk!" The main "Soldiers of God" were the Hospitallers and the Knights Templars. Surviving accounts of journeys to Jerusalem date from the year 333. Amalric I of Jerusalem He was also the paternal grandfather of Henry II of England. Baldwin II, reflecting on Fulk's fortune and military exploits, acquiesced. Simple . However, the greatest concern during Fulk's reign was the rise of Zengi, atabeg of Mosul. He was also the paternal grandfather of Henry II of England. --- Richard Erdoes, *AD 1000: Living on the Brink of Apocalypse*, 1988 (reprint 1995) p 12. Fulk II "the Good", Count of Anjou 1. Fulk V (1092-1143), called "le Jeune" (the younger), was a French nobleman who was the Count of Anjou from 1109 to 1129. Fulk's son Geoffrey V of Anjou (later nicknamed Plantagenet) marries Henry l daughter Matilda (Empress Matilda ) now heir to the English throne, but being a female and now married to an Angevin, the historical enemies of the ruling Norman dynasty, she was denied being crowned Queen of England. He was carried back to Acre, where he lay unconscious for three days before he died. See more ideas about plantagenet, king of jerusalem, history. A > Anjou | D > d'Anjou > Fulk (Anjou) d'Anjou, Categories: Crusades | Knights Templar | House of Anjou | Nobility of the Crusader States, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. In the next year, he married Ermengarde of Maine, cementing Angevin control over the County of Maine. 1143 Fulk V the Younger (King of Jerusalem) Anjou 1092 1143. Hakim declared himself divine in the same year, and even began to kill his own subjects. Brother of Ermangarde d'Anjou, Duchess of Bretagne; Geoffroy d'Anjou and Gerberge, countess of Anjou In 1095, the Emperor of Bzyantium, Alexius I, Comnenus (1081-1118), asked the Roman Pope to send Christian knights to help him to reconquer eastern Turkey. She a great x 4 granddaughter of William "Conqueror" I King England 1028-1087. He died at Metz, while on pilgrimage. In 1110, Fulk married Ermengarde of Maine (died 1126), the daughter of Elias I of Maine. In 1128 a delegation from Baldwin II, king of Jerusalem, arrived in France, asking Louis VII to choose one of the French nobility to marry his daughter Melisande and become heir to the throne of Jerusalem. Fulk I "The Red" Count of Anjou, King of Jerusalem was born in the year 870 in Anjou, Isere, Rhone-Alpes, France, son of Ingelger Count of Gatenais, Senechal du Gatinais, House of Angevin Kings and Adelais of Amboise, Countess., they had 5 children. Fulk, or his supporters, were commonly believed responsible, though direct proof never surfaced. Melisende's sister Alice of Antioch, exiled from the Principality by Baldwin II, took control of Antioch once more after the death of her father. When the knights agreed to make Malta their headquarters, they realized that they needed a defensible city to protect the island against the Turkish hordes. Count of Anjou (r.1109-1129) and the king of Jerusalem (r.1131-1143), "Fulk of Jerusalem" redirects here. William of Tyre A coat of arms which can be exclusively related to the King of Jerusalem himself is: Or, a cross Argent. Trips to Jerusalem were dangerous, since Jerusalem had been in Muslim hands since the seventh century. Click on a letter below to browse the uploaded gedcoms by name. Spouse: Elizabeth De VENDOME. King of Jersusalem. Family Wife Ermengarde 1096 - 1126 Married Thursday, 1 July 1109 Groom was 20 Bride was 13 Marriage lasted 17 years Ended on death of Wife Daughter Matilda of Anjou 1106 - 1154 Daughter Fol. Fulk became overcome with passion and devotion in the Holy Lands. Family Fulk became king of Jerusalem on Baldwin IIs death in 1131 and spent the first year of his reign settling a dispute in Antioch (Turkey) and putting down a revolt led by his wifes lover, Hugh of Le Puiset. On his return he assigned to the order of the Templars an annual subsidy, while he also maintained two knights in the Holy Land for a year. Fulk agreed to peace and Hugh was exiled from the kingdom for three years, a lenient sentence. 1237 Matthew Paris. By his first wife, Elisabeth, he left one daughter, Adela. In his most notorious act, he had his first wife (and cousin) Elisabeth of Vendme burned at the stake in her wedding dress, after he discovered her in adultery with a goatherd in December 999. Death Children were: Adele De ANJOU. Fulk of Anjou, plunderer, murderer, robber, and swearer of fale oaths, a truly terrifying character of fiendish cruelty, founded not one but two large abbeys. During their reign, the Kingdom of Jerusalem reached its largest territorial extent. Having taken as his new wife Melisende, daughter of King Baldwin II of Jerusalem, he succeeded his father-in-law in 1131. Fulk was originally an opponent of King Henry I of England and a supporter of King Louis VI of France, but in 1118 or 1119 he allied with Henry when he arranged for his daughter Matilda of Anjou to marry Henry's son William Adelin. Biography Family Trees Royal Ancestors Royal Descendants Ancestors Ancestors Tree. He was carried back to Acre, where he died and was buried in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Lord of the Angevin Lands: Anjou, Touraine, and Maine. Fulk married the only daughter of Elias, count of Maine, in 1109, thereby ultimately uniteing Anjou and Maine. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. fulk king of jerusalem family tree. The scandal was all that was needed for the queen's party to take over the government in what amounted to a palace coup. He was the son of Geoffrey Greymantle and Adelaide of Vermandois. Son of Fulk IV the Surly and Bertrada of Montfort, he was married in 1109 to Arenburga of Maine. Judith Tarr, "Queen of Swords", A Forge Book, Published by Tom Doherty LLC., 1997 Write by: He was able to defeat the army set against him by Fulk, but this situation could not hold. Contemporary author and historian William of Tyre wrote of Fulk "he never attempted to take the initiative, even in trivial matters, without (Melisende's) consent". Fulk was survived by his son Geoffery of Anjou by his first wife, and Baldwin III and Amalric I by Melisende. See more ideas about plantagenet, king of jerusalem, history. In southern Palestine he constructed Ibelin, Blanche Garde and Gibelin as a means of checking the Mohammedan garrison of Askalon. He was originally an opponent of King Henry I of England and a supporter of King Louis VI of France, but in 1127 he allied with Henry when Henry arranged for his daughter Matilda to marry Fulk's son Geoffrey of Anjou. Fulk ( Latin: Fulco, French: Foulque or Foulques; c. 1089/1092 - 13 November 1143), also known as Fulk the Younger, was the count of Anjou (as Fulk V) from 1109 to 1129 and the king of Jerusalem with his wife from 1131 to his death. Fulk (Latin: Fulco, French: Foulque or Foulques; c. 1089/1092 13 November 1143), also known as Fulk the Younger, was the count of Anjou (as Fulk V) from 1109 to 1129 and the king of Jerusalem with his wife from 1131 to his death. As Fulk V, he became count of Anjou in 1109. Despite occasional conflicts, Fulk generally supported his overlords, the Capetian kings.