Walter of Saint-Omer
Prince of Galilee
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Walter of Saint Omer (French: Gautier de Saint-Omer; d 1174),[1] also known as Walter of Fauquembergues or Walter of Tiberias, was the son of William II of Saint Omer and Melisinde of Picquigny, and prince of Galilee.[citation needed]
| Walter of Saint Omer | |
|---|---|
| Prince of Galilee Lord of Tiberias | |
| Reign | 1159–71 |
| Predecessor | William II of Bures |
| Successor | Raymond III, Count of Tripoli |
| Died | 1174 |
| Spouse | Eschiva of Bures |
| Issue | Hugh II of Saint Omer William of Saint Omer Raoul of Saint Omer Odo of Saint Omer |
| Family | House of Saint Omer |
| Father | William II of Saint Omer |
| Mother | Melisinde of Picquigny |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Walter married Eschiva of Bures, princess of Galilee, in 1158 at the instigation of Baldwin III of Jerusalem.[1] They had four sons: Hugh, William, Ralph, and Odo.[citation needed]