Baldwin II

Summary

Baldwin II is a human^[1]. He was born on January 1, 863^[2]. He passed away in Ghent^[3]. He died on September 10, 918^[4]. He worked as a count^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Baldwin II died in Ghent^[3].
• Baldwin II was born on January 1, 863^[2].
• Baldwin II died on September 10, 918^[4].
• Burial took place at Saint Peter's Abbey^[7].
• Burial took place at Abbey of Saint Bertin^[8].
• Baldwin II's father was Baldwin I, Margrave of Flanders^[9].
• Baldwin II's mother was Judith of Flanders^[10].
• Baldwin II was married to Ælfthryth, Countess of Flanders^[11].
• A child of Baldwin II was Arnulf I, Count of Flanders^[12].
• A child of Baldwin II was Adelolf, Count of Boulogne^[13].
• A child of Baldwin II was Mathilde van Vlaanderen, Comtesse de St. Pol^[14].
• A child of Baldwin II was Ealswid of Flanders^[15].
• A child of Baldwin II was Ermentrude of Flanders^[16].
• Baldwin II worked as a count^[5].
• Baldwin II is recorded as male^[17].
• Baldwin II's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Baldwin II's family is recorded as House of Flanders^[19].
• Baldwin II's noble title is recorded as count^[20].
• Baldwin II's Commons category is recorded as Baldwin II, Count of Flanders^[21].
• Baldwin II's religious order is recorded as Benedictines^[22].
• Baldwin II's given name is recorded as Balduin^[23].
• Baldwin II's given name is recorded as Baldwin^[24].
• Baldwin II's sibling is recorded as Raoul of Flanders^[25].

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Origins and Family

Baldwin II was born on January 1, 863^[2]. His father was Baldwin I, Margrave of Flanders^[9]. His mother was Judith of Flanders^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Baldwin II's professions included count^[5].

Personal Life

Baldwin II was married to Ælfthryth, Countess of Flanders^[11]. Children include Arnulf I, Count of Flanders^[12], a politician^[26], 0889–0965^[27]; Adelolf, Count of Boulogne^[13], a feudatory^[28], 0891–0933^[29]; Mathilde van Vlaanderen, Comtesse de St. Pol^[14]; Ealswid of Flanders^[15]; and Ermentrude of Flanders^[16].

Death and Burial

Baldwin II died on September 10, 918^[4]. He passed away in Ghent^[3]. Recorded place of burial include Saint Peter's Abbey^[7] and Abbey of Saint Bertin^[8].

Why It Matters

Baldwin II ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).^[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

FAQs

Where did Baldwin II die?

Baldwin II passed away in Ghent^[3].

Who were Baldwin II's parents?

Baldwin II's father was Baldwin I, Margrave of Flanders^[9]. Baldwin II's mother was Judith of Flanders^[10].

Who was Baldwin II married to?

Baldwin II's spouses include Ælfthryth, Countess of Flanders^[11].

What did Baldwin II do for work?

Baldwin II worked as count^[5].