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Walter of Saint Omer

Walter of Saint Omer (1100-1171) was Prince of Galilee from 1159 to 1171, succeeding William II of Bures and preceding Raymond III of Tripoli.

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Walter was born in 1100, the son of William II of Bures and Melisende of Picquigny. He ruled the Principality of Galilee under the Kingdom of Jerusalem from 1159 to 1171, and his death in 1171 led to Count Raymond III of Tripoli succeeding him as the last Prince of Galilee.

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