Baldwin IV of Jerusalem
King of Jerusalem, leprosy sufferer
Born
1161
864 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Jerusalem
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Baldwin IV ruled as King of Jerusalem from 1174 until his death in 1185. He ascended the throne at the age of 13 following the death of his father, Amalric I. Baldwin's reign was marked by military campaigns against Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria, culminating in the notable Battle of Montgisard in 1177, where Baldwin achieved a significant victory despite his illness. The king suffered from leprosy, which eventually incapacitated him and affected his ability to govern effectively. His reign saw the fragmentation of the Crusader states and internal struggles among the nobility. Baldwin IV's health deteriorated over time, and he died at the age of 24, leaving a weakened kingdom that faced imminent threats from Saladin.
Ruling as King of Jerusalem during the Crusades
Defeating Saladin at the Battle of Montgisard
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