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25 de oct. de 2022 · Last updated on October 25th, 2022 at 09:58 pm. Baldwin IV of Jerusalem was one of the most interesting and tragic figures of the 12th century. Born in 1161 and diagnosed with Leprosy at age nine, Baldwin IV became king of Jerusalem at thirteen when his father, Almaric, passed suddenly of dysentery.
Baldwin IV of Jerusalem (Latin: Balduinus, French: Baudoin) (1161–1185), known as the Leper King, was the king of Jerusalem, from 1174 until his death in 1185. He was admired by his contemporaries and later historians for his willpower and dedication to the Latin Kingdom in the face of debilitating leprosy.
Baldwin IV (Baldwin the Leper), c.1161–1185, Latin king of Jerusalem (1174–85), son and successor of Amalric I. Raymond, count of Tripoli, was regent from 1174 to 1176. Baldwin was constantly engaged, except for a truce (1180–82), in defending his kingdom against Saladin.
Welcome to the enthralling saga of King Baldwin IV, the leper king whose life unfolded against the backdrop of medieval intrigue, battles, and unwavering courage. In this extensive exploration, we will delve deeper into the nuances of King Baldwin IV’s life, his rise to power, and the enduring impact of the Battle of Montgisard.
17 de abr. de 2018 · Published April 17, 2018. Updated August 5, 2020. Baldwin IV had leprosy at a time when it was considered a death sentence as well as a ticket to social ostracism. Instead, he became the King of Jerusalem and a hero to his people. Wikimedia Commons Two medieval lepers being denied entry into a town.
30 de ene. de 2017 · Medieval teen king, precocious politician, and successful battlefield commander, Baldwin IV not only surmounted disabling neurological impairment but challenged the stigma of leprosy, remarkably continuing to rule until his premature death aged twenty-three.
Documentary on King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and his battles with Saladin, the great Ayyubid Sultan of the Crusades era. The video includes Raynald of Chatil...
