Baldwin I of Jerusalem Royalty

Baldwin I of Jerusalem, formerly Baldwin I of Edessa, born Baldwin of Boulogne (French: Baudouin de Boulogne), 1058? – 2 April 1118, was one of the leaders of the First Crusade, who became the first Count of Edessa and then the second ruler and first titled King of Jerusalem. He was the brother of Godfrey of Bouillon, who was the first ruler of the crusader state of Jerusalem, although Godfrey refused the title of 'king' which Baldwin accepted.

Personal facts

Baldwin I of Jerusalem
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1058
Birth place
Lower Lorraine
Date of deathApril 02, 1118
Place of death
Arish , Egypt
Resting place
Church of the Holy Sepulchre , Jerusalem
Parents
Eustace II Count of Boulogne
Ida of Lorraine
Spouse
Adelaide del Vasto
Arda of Armenia
TitleKing of Jerusalem

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From1100
To1118
successor
Baldwin II of Jerusalem

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