Noun
Lusignan (plural Lusignans)
member of a royal house of French origin, which at various times ruled several principalities in Europe and the Levant, including the kingdoms of Jerusalem, Cyprus, and Armenia, from the 12th through the 15th centuries during the Middle Ages
Afterwards, most of her many Lusignan children, having few prospects in France, set sail for England and the court of Henry, their half-brother. Source: Internet
Henry did not stop her; on the contrary, he and his army personally escorted her there before attacking a castle belonging to the rebellious Lusignan family. Source: Internet
Supplementary Studies, No. 19, The Joint Expedition to Caesarea Maritima, Volume I: Studies in the History of Caesarea Maritima (1975), p. 108 n. 125. The Lusignan family was noted for its many Crusaders. Source: Internet
Mark Rafino, of Goed Intent Village, West Bank Demerara (WBD) and Queenstown Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon–Supenaam), who escaped from the Lusignan penitentiary on Tuesday, remains at large. Source: Internet
Second Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem (1191-1291) Acre remained in Muslim hands until it was unexpectedly besieged by King Guy of Lusignan —reinforced by Pisan naval and ground forces—in August 1189. Source: Internet
Isabella had nine more children by Hugh X. Their eldest son Hugh XI of Lusignan succeeded his father as Count of La Marche and Count of Angoulême in 1249. Source: Internet