André of Brienne

Andrew of Brienne (* 1135, † October 4, 1189 at Acre ) was Lord of Ramerupt out of the house Brienne. He was a younger son of Count Walter II of Brienne and his second wife Humbeline.

Third Crusade

Andrew was a participant in the Third Crusade. He arrived with an advance party of French knights under King James of Avesnes, Count Robert II of Dreux, Bishop of Beauvais and his brother Philip, Count Erard II of Brienne, in September 1189 the Holy Land, directly to the siege of Acre. Shortly after them yet met a German contingent under the leadership of the Landgrave Ludwig III. of Thuringia to do so.

On October 4, 1189 Crusaders led a sortie from their positions against the camp of Saladin's army. They were able to strike the right flank and the center of the Saracens to flight. Andreas came here before even up to Saladin's tent. However, the ranks of the Crusaders broke on it, which began to plunder the camp. This opportunity Saladin took advantage to lead his newly formed army against the Franks and turn to beat this now on the run. Most knights managed to escape behind the safe walls of their camp, which was defended by James of Avesnes and Geoffrey of Lusignan. Together with the Templar Grand Master, Gerard de Ridefort, and King Guy of Lusignan Andreas tried the fleeing knights for a renewed attack assign alike, but was also the Grand Master killed in battle.

According to French historian Joseph François Michaud Andreas was trampled by the horses of his fleeing brother to death. Count Erard II of Brienne died around 1191, probably also still at the siege of Acre.

Andrew had around the year 1167 Alix ( Adelais ) de Venizy married. They had five children:

• Walter of Brienne ( † around 1186 );
• Erard of Brienne (* 1170, † 1246 ), Lord of Ramerupt and Venizy;
• Elizabeth of Brienne, ∞ Milo of Pougy;
• Agnes of Brienne, ∞ to 1211 Milon IV of Noyers;
• Ada of Brienne.