Baldwin IV (1161–1185), known as the Leper King, was the king of Jerusalem from 1174 until his death in 1185. He was admired by his contemporaries and later historians for his willpower and dedication to the Kingdom of Jerusalem in the face of his debilitating leprosy.

Jan 1, 2025 · Baldwin IV (born 1161—died March 1185, Jerusalem) was the king of Jerusalem (1174–85), called the “leper king” for the disease that afflicted him for most of his short life.

Dec 10, 2024 · Baldwin IV of Jerusalem was one of the most interesting and tragic figures of the 12th century. Born in 1161 and diagnosed with Leprosy at age nine, Baldwin IV became king of Jerusalem at thirteen when his father, Almaric, passed suddenly of dysentery.

Apr 17, 2018 · King Baldwin IV had leprosy in the Middle Ages, a time when it was considered a death sentence. Instead, he became the King of Jerusalem.

Jan 30, 2017 · Medieval teen king, precocious politician, and successful battlefield commander, Baldwin IV not only surmounted disabling neurological impairment but challenged the stigma of leprosy, remarkably continuing to rule until his premature death aged twenty-three.

Jun 28, 2022 · While leprosy left most ostracized and helpless, Baldwin IV made a permanent mark on history. He was crowned king as a teenager, and became the nemesis of Saladin, the legendary Muslim sultan who ruled Egypt and fought European Christian crusaders for …

Jul 20, 2006 · A shining example is the leper king, Baldwin IV of Jerusalem. A Childhood Cut Short. Baldwin IV was born in Jerusalem of King Amalric and Queen Agnes of Courtney in 1161. Intellectually and physically gifted as a boy, he seemed well equipped to …

King Baldwin IV, the enigmatic leper king, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who faced adversity with courage, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape our understanding of the medieval world.