Walter V of Brienne

**Walter V of Brienne**
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**Early Life**

Walter V of Brienne (French: Gautier; Italian: Gualtiero) was born around 1275 in Brienne-le-Château, France. He was the son of Hugo of Brienne and Isabella de la Roche, daughter of Guido II de la Roche, Duke of Athens.

**Family and Inheritance**

Walter's mother died in 1279, and his father remarried in 1291 to the regent of the Afghan Duchess of Oena Angels Cominnie. After Hugo's death in 1296, Walter inherited his father's titles and claims, including:

* Count of Brienne
* Lord of Lecce (also known as Leong)
* Duke of Amenski (1308-1311)
* Count of the Kingdom of Naples

He also inherited his father's claim to the Kingdom of Cyprus.

**Career**

Walter lived in the Neapolitan court under Robert Kalyabyani, and later became:

* Count de Brienne (Gothier V) and di Lecce (Gauthier II) from 1296
* Duke of Athens (Gauthier I) from 1308

**Death**

Walter died on March 15, 1311.

**Titles and Claims**

Throughout his life, Walter held various titles and claims, including:

* Heir to the Kingdom of Jerusalem and Cyprus
* Prince of the Principality of [ unclear ]
* Duke of Athens (1308-1311)
* Count of Brienne
* Lord of Argos and Nauplia

Note: The sources provide conflicting information regarding Walter's father's titles and claims. This article has attempted to synthesize the most accurate and detailed information available.

References:

* Source 1: Walter V of Brienne (DE)
* Source 2: Fire is V de Brienne (UK)
* Source 3: Gauthier V de Brienne (RU)
* Source 4: Gualterio V de Brienne (ES)
* Source 5: Gualtieri V by Brienne (IT)