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Baldwin (III, King of Jerusalem 1143-1162)

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 Borncirca 1131   Born At
 Died10 February 1162  Buried At
 FatherFulk (V, of Anjou)  MotherMelisende (of Jerusalem)
 Borncirca 1131 / 
 Died10 February 1162 / 
aldwin was the son of Fulk V and Melisende. He became King of Jerusalem after his father died in 1143 and ruled alongside his mother as he was only 13 at the time. He ruled until 1162.
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Fantasy image of Amalric (I, King of Jerusalem, 1162 - 1174)
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Matilda (daughter of Fulk V)
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Sybil (of Anjou)

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Fantasy image of Fulk (V, of Anjou)
Fulk (V, of Anjou)
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Father:Fulk (V, of Anjou) (b.1092 - d.1143)
Mother:Melisende (of Jerusalem) (b.1105? - d.1161)
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 Baldwin (III, King of Jerusalem 1143-1162) (b.1131? - d.1162)
 Baldwin (III, King of Jerusalem 1143-1162) (b.1131? - d.1162)

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    1143    (Age: 12yrs)
    ...
    Baldwin III becomes king of Jerusalem

    When his father Fulk died, Baldwin became king of Jerusalem. But at only 13 years of age Baldwin was too young to rule unaided. He was made co-ruler of the Crusader state along side his mother Melisende.

    1152    (Age: 21yrs)
    ...
    Baldwin III demands self rule

    Baldwin III was old enough to rule Jerusalem unaided and demanded that the control he shared with his mother was ended. This split the Crusader state and led to civil war.

    1162    (Age: 31yrs)
    Feb 10
    Death of Baldwin III

    Baldwin, the king of Jerusalem died. He was succeeded by his brother Amalric. ¹

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