Baldwin IV of Jerusalem
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Baldwin IV, known as the Leper King, was the king of Jerusalem from 1174 until his death in 1185. Baldwin ascended to the throne when he was thirteen despite having leprosy. He launched several attemp
Playmates pinch Baldwin and William of Tyre discovers first symptoms of Baldwin's leprosy, in Estoire d'Eracles, painted in France in the 1250s
Patriarch Amalric crowns King Baldwin IV, as depicted in late 13th-century edition of the Histoire d'Outre Mer
13th-century depiction of Baldwin toppling an enemy at the Battle of Montgisard
Saladin demolished Baldwin's Le Chastellet fortress after conquering it.
Baldwin III of Jerusalem
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Baldwin III was the king of Jerusalem from 1143 until his death. Although he only took up sole rule in 1152 and died young, he was the longest-reigning of the 12th-century kings of Jerusalem. He expan
On his deathbed, Baldwin II conferred the kingdom on Fulk, Melisende, and Baldwin III.
Baldwin III was crowned together with his mother after his father died, but it was she who took up power.
At 14, Baldwin won his first military success at Wadi Musa—after which his mother took steps to prevent a second.