The Leper King - Baldwin IV
The Leper King A Warrior, a crusader, a champion, a leader, a leper, a one-armed king who was immensely loved by his people, and a young boy who had to ascend the throne at the age of 13, A king who deserved a better ending, a king who showed how to fight against your weaknesses, a king who showed to be courageous even when nothing goes in your favour. One of Jerusalem's most prominent and interesting kings in the 12th century, Baldwin IV – the Leper King. With knowledge about history, warfare tactics and wisdom about God, the courageous young warrior had to take charge of the kingdom of Jerusalem only 4 days after his father’s death. Source: From the movie “Kingdom of Heaven”. Baldwin IV was a king who had his reign in Jerusalem from 1174 till his death in 1185. The leper king was born in 1161 to his parents Amalric I and Agnes Courtenay. Amalric I born in 1136, ruled Jerusalem from 1163 until his death on 11 th July 1174. Amalric I passed away due to dysentery during his...