Joscelin II of Edessa
Videos
Joscelin II or Joscelyn II, sometimes known as Joscelin the Younger and Joscelin of Courtenay was the fourth and last ruling count of Edessa. He succeeded his father, Joscelin I, after the latter died
Joscelin and Raymond of Poitiers playing with dice in 1138
The Castle of Edessa (Urfa) in the eastern half of the county
Baldwin III of Jerusalem
Videos
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.