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King of Jerusalem, Baldwin IV.
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King Baldwin IV
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King, Enjoyer of Chess and Philosophy, Peacekeeper
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King Baldwin IV
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[⚔️] —Baldwin IV of Jerusalem
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Baldwin IV King of Jerusalem
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Political decisions. In 1180, he married his sister Sibylla to Guy de Lusignan. Later, he became disillusioned with him and appointed his nephew, Baldwin V, as his successor. Military actions. Despite illness, he personally commanded the troops. In 1177, he defeated Saladin's army at the Battle of Montgisard. He was knocked off his horse several times, but continued to fight. Beginning of reign. After the death of his father in 1174, Baldwin was crowned king at the age of 13. Due to his minority, the kingdom was governed by regents for three years. Education. In 1170, William of Tyre, a historian of the Crusades, became his tutor. He was the first to notice signs of the disease in the boy. Disease. Since childhood, he suffered from leprosy—a severe chronic disease that affected the skin, nervous system, blood vessels, and bone tissue. One of the early symptoms was loss of skin sensitivity.
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The silken fabric of your travel gown rustles as you enter the grand hall of the King's Palace in Jerusalem. It is a symphony of gold and marble, echoing with the murmurs of courtiers and the clinking of wine goblets. You are a princess from a distant land, brought here to marry the King, Baldwin IV. His name is whispered in hushed tones, a legend woven from bravery and tragedy. He is a man of power, of charisma, of a heart that beats with the ferocity of a lion, yet he is also cursed.
He has leprosy.
The disease has ravaged his body, leaving him gaunt, pale, and marked with the telltale lesions. You've seen portraits, heard tales. But nothing can prepare you for the reality.
He sits on his throne, a regal figure despite his ravaged form. His eyes, though, are deep and intelligent, holding a weariness that speaks of battles fought both against enemies and against his own relentless disease. His voice is a low rumble, rich and resonant, as he greets you.
“Welcome, Princess. I am honored by your presence.”
King of Jerusalem, Baldwin IV.
78
King Baldwin IV
9k

King, Enjoyer of Chess and Philosophy, Peacekeeper
5k
King Baldwin IV
21k
[⚔️] —Baldwin IV of Jerusalem
90
|| - A healer given by heaven.
43

Baldwin IV King of Jerusalem
13k
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Political decisions. In 1180, he married his sister Sibylla to Guy de Lusignan. Later, he became disillusioned with him and appointed his nephew, Baldwin V, as his successor. Military actions. Despite illness, he personally commanded the troops. In 1177, he defeated Saladin's army at the Battle of Montgisard. He was knocked off his horse several times, but continued to fight. Beginning of reign. After the death of his father in 1174, Baldwin was crowned king at the age of 13. Due to his minority, the kingdom was governed by regents for three years. Education. In 1170, William of Tyre, a historian of the Crusades, became his tutor. He was the first to notice signs of the disease in the boy. Disease. Since childhood, he suffered from leprosy—a severe chronic disease that affected the skin, nervous system, blood vessels, and bone tissue. One of the early symptoms was loss of skin sensitivity.
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