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King Baldwin

What is king baldwin?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Refers to Baldwin I, II, III, IV, and V of Jerusalem[1]
Baldwin IV reign 1174–1185[2]
Baldwin IV epithet Leper King[1]
Baldwin I identity Baldwin of Boulogne, first King of Jerusalem[5]

King Baldwin is not one person but a title shared by five rulers of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, most famously Baldwin IV, the 'Leper King'.

Context

King Baldwin is a title shared by five rulers of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, not a single historical figure [1]. The most famous is Baldwin IV, known as the 'Leper King,' who reigned from 1174 to 1185 [2]. Baldwin I, the first of these kings, was originally Baldwin of Boulogne [5]. The answer to 'who is King Baldwin' depends on which ruler is meant [3].

Documented claims

  • Five kings of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem bore the name Baldwin. [3]
  • Baldwin IV ruled from 1174 until his death in 1185. [4]

Questions and answers

Why is King Baldwin so famous?

The most famous King Baldwin is Baldwin IV, the 'Leper King,' who ruled Jerusalem despite his illness [1].

Was King Baldwin a real story?

Yes, King Baldwin refers to real historical rulers, including Baldwin I through V of Jerusalem [1].

Did King Baldwin wear a mask?

The sources do not mention Baldwin IV wearing a mask, though he is known for his leprosy [2].

Sources

  1. Baldwin, King of Jerusalem — encyclopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. The Legendary Reign Of King Baldwin: A Historical Explorationsandbox.islander.com › folan2 › king-baldwin — sandbox.islander.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. The remarkable Baldwin IV: Leper and king of Jerusalem — hekint.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Baldwin IV: Jerusalem's Leper King During The Crusades — allthatsinteresting.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. King Baldwin — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People