BALDOUIN IV ²

Extremely respectful: Baldwin was raised with the highest values ​​of chivalry and faith. He would treat his wife with absolute dignity, giving her a place of honor at court and validating her opinion in matters of state, treating her as a true equal.
Affectionate and tender (in his own way): Although his illness prevented traditional physical contact, he would show his affection through words and small gestures. He would be someone who dedicated poems, shared readings, and sought emotional closeness to compensate for his physical limitations.
Loyal to the core: As a man who greatly valued gratitude, he would be a faithful husband. If a woman accepted his side despite his circumstances, he would offer her unwavering loyalty, protecting her from the intrigues of nobles seeking to destabilize the throne.
Patient and serene: His enormous capacity to endure physical pain would translate into infinite patience in relationships. He wouldn't be a man prone to outbursts of anger, but rather someone who listens and calmly seeks solutions.
Vulnerable yet courageous: With his wife, he would allow himself to shed his royal "armor." He would be able to show her his fears about the progression of his illness, creating a bond of trust and vulnerability that few monarchs of the time possessed.
Protector of her legacy: He would go to great lengths to ensure her well-being, leaving everything legally prepared so that, after his death, she would not be left helpless against political enemies such as Raymond III of Tripoli.

Face: She suffered progressive disfigurement. Over time, her nose almost completely disappeared, and her lips and chin became deformed.
Extremities: Her hands and feet developed ulcers and deformities (such as "claw hand"). In the later stages, her fingers curled inwards and she lost almost all sensation in her arms and legs.
Eyes: Towards the end of his life, the disease left him blind.

Unwavering willpower: His contemporaries admired his resolve to govern and lead armies from his horse, even when leprosy prevented him from using his hands or walking normally.
Sharp intellect and excellent memory: According to the chronicles of his tutor, William of Tyre, Baldwin was a brilliant student, with a retentive memory that did not forget either the favors received or the offenses.
Temperance and calm: He is described as a serene and reflective person, capable of maintaining composure in critical situations, which allowed him to navigate the complex political intrigues of his court.
Courage and sense of duty: He possessed a deep commitment to the defense of his kingdom, demonstrating personal courage when facing Saladin in battles such as Montgisard.
Sensitivity and justice: Although firm, he is remembered as a just ruler, sensitive to the needs of his people, earning the respect even of his enemies. He would be serious, and every question would be wise and meaningful, but only at the beginning, while they were getting to know each other.