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County of Tripoli
The County of Tripoli was the last of the Crusader states to be founded, by Raymond of Saint-Gilles, in what is now Lebanon and western Syria. The Knights Hospitaller held its castle of Krak des Chevaliers. The Mamluks took Tripoli in 1289.
Key facts
| Dates | 1102 – 1289 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | Crusader state |
| Capitals | Tortosa, Tripoli |
| Founder | Raymond I (Raymond of Saint-Gilles) |
| Religion(s) | Latin Christianity, Maronite Church |
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