Baldwin III of Jerusalem, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Baldwin III of Jerusalem

king of Jerusalem

Date of Birth: 30-Nov-1130

Place of Birth: Jerusalem, Israel

Date of Death: 10-Feb-1162

Profession: politician

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Baldwin III of Jerusalem

  • Baldwin III (1130 – 10 February 1163) was King of Jerusalem from 1143 to 1163.
  • He was the eldest son of Melisende and Fulk of Jerusalem.
  • He became king while still a child, and was at first overshadowed by his mother Melisende, whom he eventually defeated in a civil war.
  • During his reign Jerusalem became more closely allied with the Byzantine Empire, and the Second Crusade tried and failed to conquer Damascus.
  • Baldwin captured the important Egyptian fortress of Ascalon, but also had to deal with the increasing power of Nur ad-Din in Syria.
  • He died childless and was succeeded by his brother Amalric.

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