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Baldwin I of Jerusalem

King of Jerusalem from 1100 to 1118

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Baldwin I 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 Count Eustace II of Boulogne and Ida of Lorraine and married a Norman noblewoman, Godehilde of Tosny. He received the County of Verdun in 1096, but he soon joined the crusader army of his brother Godfrey of Bouillon and became one of the most successful commanders of the First Crusade.

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Born
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Place of birth
Lower Lotharingia wd
Died
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Place of death
Arish wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Jerusalem wd
Occupation
politician wd
Spouse
Godehild, Arda of Armenia, Adelaide del Vasto wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Jerusalem (1100–1118)
  • Count of Edessa (1098–1100)

Questions

When was Baldwin I of Jerusalem born?
Baldwin I of Jerusalem was born on 1 January 1058 in Lower Lotharingia.
What positions has Baldwin I of Jerusalem held?
Positions held by Baldwin I of Jerusalem include: King of Jerusalem (1100–1118); Count of Edessa (1098–1100).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Baldwin I of Jerusalem · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q51717 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Balduin1 (Cropped).jpg by Unknown author (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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