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Baldwin II was the son of Arnulf III, Count of Boulogne and succeeded his father as count circa 990. Both Arnulf III and his father Arnulf II had freed themselves of Flemish rule during the minority of Baldwin IV, Count of Flanders. [1]
Baldwin I (1060s – 2 April 1118) was the first count of Edessa from 1098 to 1100 and king of Jerusalem from 1100 to his death in 1118. He was the youngest son of Eustace II, Count of Boulogne, and Ida of Lorraine and married a Norman noblewoman, Godehilde of Tosny.
Count of Boulogne was a historical title in the Kingdom of France. The city of Boulogne-sur-Mer became the centre of the County of Boulogne during the ninth century. Little is known of the early counts, but the first holder of the title is recorded in the 11th century.
The County of Boulogne was a county within the Kingdom of France during the 9th to 15th centuries, centred on the city of Boulogne-sur-Mer. It was ruled by the counts of Flanders in the 10th century, but a separate House of Boulogne emerged during the 11th century. [ 1 ]
Baldwin was staying in Antioch when Baldwin of Boulogne decided to leave Edessa. [20] He was a military commander of the troops of Bohemond I of Antioch who had recently been captured by Danishmend Gazi. [20] [21] [22] Baldwin of Boulogne summoned Baldwin from Antioch and granted him the County of Edessa.
The Battle of the Dog River was fought in 1100 between Crusader forces and the Seljuk Turks near the Nahr al-Kalb river in what is now modern day Lebanon. The Crusaders were led by Baldwin of Boulogne, who had been the Count of Edessa while the Turks were led by Duqaq of Damascus.
House of Boulogne House of Mons The House of Flanders , also called the Baldwins ( Latin : Balduini , French : Baudouinides ), was a medieval ruling family of Frankish origin that was founded by Baldwin Iron Arm , son-in-law of Charles the Bald .
Baldwin grants Edessa to Baldwin of Bourcq and departs for Jerusalem. [83] Late October. Baldwin of Boulogne's supporters prevent Tancred from seizing Jerusalem and Jaffa. Daimbert takes refuge at a monastery on Mount Zion. [84] November 9. The burghers of Jerusalem ceremoniously receive Baldwin. [84] [85] November 15–December 21.