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Baldwin IV (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 Kingdom of Jerusalem in the face of his debilitating leprosy .
Baldwin of Ibelin's suit was rejected, but his brother Balian was allowed to marry Queen Maria, stepmother of Sibylla and the king. On 1 July 1178, Sibylla began to be associated with her brother in public acts, reminiscent of their grandmother Melisende's association with her father, King Baldwin II. Baldwin IV thus confirmed Sibylla's status ...
The 13-year-old Baldwin IV is crowned king in the Holy Sepulchre and the seneschal, Miles of Plancy, assumes power in the kingdom. [299] [312] Patriarch Amalric crowns Baldwin IV king (1174). July 28. A Sicilian fleet besieges Alexandria, but conflicts between Miles and Humphrey of Toron prevent the mobilisation of the Jerusalemite army. [313 ...
The name "Acts of the Apostles" was first used by Irenaeus in the late 2nd century. It is not known whether this was an existing name for the book or one invented by Irenaeus; it does seem clear that it was not given by the author, as the word práxeis (deeds, acts) only appears once in the text (Acts 19:18) and there it refers not to the apostles but to deeds confessed by their followers.
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.
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Baldwin I 1058–1118 r. 1100–1118: Baldwin II 1060–1131 r. 1118–1131: House of Rethel: Melisende 1105–1161 r. 1131–1153: Fulk 1092–1143 r. 1131–1143: House of Anjou: Baldwin III 1130–1163 r. 1143–1163: Amalric I 1136–1174 r. 1163–1174: Aleramici: Baldwin IV 1161–1185 r. 1174–1185: William Longsword 1140–1177 ...
Alec Baldwin is giving a peek into his life with wife Hilaria Baldwin, seven kids and many pets in the new TLC reality show "The Baldwins." ... curmudgeonly — Alec Baldwin acts at home with his ...