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Baldwin II of Jerusalem

Count of Edessa (r. 1100-1118) and King of Jerusalem (r. 1118–1131)

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Baldwin II, also known as Baldwin of Bourcq, was the count of Edessa from 1100 to 1118 and the king of Jerusalem from 1120 until his death. He accompanied his kinsmen, the brothers Godfrey of Bouillon and Baldwin of Boulogne, to the Holy Land during the First Crusade. He became the second count of Edessa when the first count, Baldwin of Boulogne, left the county for Jerusalem following Godfrey's death. He was captured at the Battle of Harran in 1104. He was held first by Sökmen of Mardin, then by Jikirmish of Mosul, and finally by Jawali Saqawa. During Baldwin's captivity, Prince Tancred of Antioch and Richard of Salerno governed Edessa as his regents.

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Born
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Place of birth
Rethel wd
Died
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Place of death
Jerusalem wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Jerusalem wd
Occupation
ruler, politician wd
Spouse
Morphia of Melitene wd

Positions held wd

  • monarch
  • King of Jerusalem

Questions

When was Baldwin II of Jerusalem born?
Baldwin II of Jerusalem was born on 1060 in Rethel.
What positions has Baldwin II of Jerusalem held?
Positions held by Baldwin II of Jerusalem include: monarch; King of Jerusalem.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Baldwin II of Jerusalem · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q51718 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Baldwin II ceeding the Temple of Salomon to Hugues de Payens and Gaudefroy de Saint-Homer (Cropped).jpg by Guillaume de Tyr (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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