Philippa of Antioch
Lady of Toron
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Philippa of Antioch (1148 – 1178) was a noblewoman from the Latin East.
Tenurec.1166–1178
Died1178 (aged 29–30)
Burial
St Marie, Josaphat
| Philippa of Antioch | |
|---|---|
| Lady of Toron | |
| Tenure | c.1166–1178 |
| Born | 1148 Antioch (modern-day Antakya, Hatay, Turkey) |
| Died | 1178 (aged 29–30) |
| Burial | St Marie, Josaphat |
| Spouse | Humphrey II of Toron |
| House | Poitiers |
| Father | Raymond of Poitiers |
| Mother | Constance of Antioch |
Philippa was the daughter of Constance of Antioch and Raymond of Poitiers.[1] Philippa's siblings were Bohemond III of Antioch and Maria of Antioch. In 1149, her father died in the Battle of Inab,[2] and her mother remarried in 1153 to Raynald of Châtillon.[1] From this marriage at least one daughter was born, Agnes.[3]
Philippa was the mistress of Andronikos Komnenos in 1166–67.[4] After she was abandoned by Andronikos, Philippa married Humphrey II of Toron.[5] She had no children. Philippa died in 1178. She was buried at the church of St. Mary in the Valley of Josaphat.[6]