Baldwin I of Constantinople
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Summary
Baldwin I of Constantinople was born on July 1, 1172[1], in Valenciennes[2]. He died on July 1, 1205[3], in Veliko Tarnovo[4]. He worked as a monarch[5], writer[6], and crusader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,116 views/month, #7,041 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut[9]
- Mother: Margaret I, Countess of Flanders[10]
- Spouse: Marie of Champagne[11]
- Child: Joan, Countess of Flanders[12], Margaret II, Countess of Flanders[13]
- Position held: Latin emperor[14], count of Hainaut[15], Count of Flanders[16]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family: House of Flanders[19]
- Commons category: Baldwin I of Constantinople[20]
- Cause of death: execution by drowning[21]
- Participated in conflict: Siege of Zara[22], Siege of Constantinople[23], Battle of Adrianople[24], Siege of Arras[25]
- Given name: Baldwin[26]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[27], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[31], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[33], New International Encyclopedia[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[35]
- Sibling: Yolanda of Flanders[36], Isabella of Hainault[37], Henry of Flanders[38], Philip I of Namur[39]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[40]
Why It Matters
Baldwin I of Constantinople has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Baldwin I of Constantinople born?
Baldwin I of Constantinople's place of birth was Valenciennes[2].
Where did Baldwin I of Constantinople die?
Baldwin I of Constantinople passed away in Veliko Tarnovo[4].
Who were Baldwin I of Constantinople's parents?
Baldwin I of Constantinople's father was Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut[9]. Baldwin I of Constantinople's mother was Margaret I, Countess of Flanders[10].
Who was Baldwin I of Constantinople married to?
Baldwin I of Constantinople's spouses include Marie of Champagne[11].
What did Baldwin I of Constantinople do for work?
Baldwin I of Constantinople worked as a monarch[5], writer[6], and crusader[7].