Baldwin I of Jerusalem
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Summary
Baldwin I of Jerusalem was born on January 1, 1058[1], in Lower Lotharingia[2]. He died on April 2, 1118[3], in Arish[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,876 views/month, #6,401 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1060[7]
- Place of burial: Church of the Holy Sepulchre[8]
- Father: Eustace II, Count of Boulogne[9], Eustace I, Count of Boulogne[10]
- Mother: Ida of Lorraine[11]
- Spouse: Godehild[12], Arda of Armenia[13], Adelaide del Vasto[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Jerusalem[15]
- Position held: King of Jerusalem[16], Count of Edessa[17]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: House of Boulogne[20]
- Noble title: King of Jerusalem[21], Count of Edessa[22]
- Commons category: Baldwin I of Jerusalem[23]
- Cause of death: foodborne illness[24]
- Participated in conflict: First Crusade[25]
- Given name: Baldwin[26]
- Work location: Palestine[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[29], Nordisk familjebok[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34]
- Owner of: Montréal Castle[35]
- Sibling: Ida of Boulogne[36], Godfrey of Bouillon[37], Eustace III, Count of Boulogne[38]
Why It Matters
Baldwin I of Jerusalem has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Baldwin I of Jerusalem born?
Baldwin I of Jerusalem was born in Lower Lotharingia[2].
Where did Baldwin I of Jerusalem die?
Baldwin I of Jerusalem died in Arish[4].
Who were Baldwin I of Jerusalem's parents?
Baldwin I of Jerusalem's father was Eustace II, Count of Boulogne[9]. Baldwin I of Jerusalem's mother was Ida of Lorraine[11].
Who was Baldwin I of Jerusalem married to?
Baldwin I of Jerusalem's spouses include Godehild[12], Arda of Armenia[13], and Adelaide del Vasto[14].
What did Baldwin I of Jerusalem do for work?
Baldwin I of Jerusalem worked as a politician[5].