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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 made several attempts t
Playmates pinch Baldwin and William of Tyre discovers first symptoms of Baldwin's leprosy, in Estoire d'Eracles, painted in France in the 1250s
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
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
13th-century depiction of Baldwin toppling an enemy at the Battle of Montgisard
Saladin demolished Baldwin's Le Chastellet fortress after conquering it.
Saladin demolished Baldwin's Le Chastellet fortress after conquering it.
Amalric of Jerusalem
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Amalric, formerly known in historiography as Amalric I, was the king of Jerusalem from 1163 until his death. His Muslim adversaries described him as the bravest and cleverest of the Crusader kings.
Baldwin IV of Jerusalem
…and prevent a succession crisis. Choosing competent advisers, Baldwin ruled a thriving crusader state, protecting it from Saladin. Baldwin's parents, King Amalric and Agnes of Courtenay, separated when Baldwin was two. At nine years old, he was sent to be educated by Archbishop William of Tyre. William noticed…
Amalric receives a message
Amalric receives a message
Amalric's mother, Melisende, and brother, Baldwin III, were crowned together, but Melisende refused to share power.
Amalric's mother, Melisende, and brother, Baldwin III, were crowned together, but Melisende refused to share power.
Amalric's separation from his wife, Agnes, was the condition for his coronation.
Amalric's separation from his wife, Agnes, was the condition for his coronation.
Nur ad-Din emerged from the battle of Artah victorious and with several key captives.
Nur ad-Din emerged from the battle of Artah victorious and with several key captives.