Baldwin II of Jerusalem

Count of Edessa (r. 1100-1118) and King of Jerusalem (r. 1118–1131)
Person human Q51718
Baldwin II of Jerusalem
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Baldwin II of Jerusalem

Summary

Baldwin II of Jerusalem is a human[1]. He was born in Rethel[2]. He was born on 1060[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on August 21, 1131[5]. He worked as a ruler[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,496 views/month, #6,669 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem was born in Rethel[2].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem died in Jerusalem[4].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem was born on 1060[3].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem was born on 1075[9].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem died on August 21, 1131[5].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem is buried at Church of the Holy Sepulchre[10].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem's father was Hugh I, Count of Rethel[11].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem's mother was Melisende of Crécy[12].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem was married to Morphia of Melitene[13].
  • A child of Baldwin II of Jerusalem was Melisende[14].
  • A child of Baldwin II of Jerusalem was Alice of Antioch[15].
  • A child of Baldwin II of Jerusalem was Hodierna of Jerusalem[16].
  • A child of Baldwin II of Jerusalem was Ioveta of Bethany[17].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem held citizenship in Kingdom of Jerusalem[18].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem worked as a ruler[6].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem's professions included politician[7].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem held the position of monarch[19].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem held the position of King of Jerusalem[20].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem is recorded as male[22].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem's family is recorded as House of Rethel[24].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem's noble title is recorded as King of Jerusalem[25].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem's noble title is recorded as Count of Edessa[26].
  • Baldwin II of Jerusalem's Commons category is recorded as Baldwin II of Jerusalem[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Baldwin II of Jerusalem's place of birth was Rethel[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1060[3] and 1075[9]. His father was Hugh I, Count of Rethel[11]. His mother was Melisende of Crécy[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include monarch[19], a position[28] and King of Jerusalem[20], a noble title[29], in Kingdom of Jerusalem[30], founded in 1100[31].

Personal Life

Among Baldwin II of Jerusalem's spouses was Morphia of Melitene[13]. Children include Melisende[14], a politician[32], 1105–1161[33], of Kingdom of Jerusalem[34]; Alice of Antioch[15], a politician[35], b. 1110[36]; Hodierna of Jerusalem[16], a politician[37], 1116–1162[38]; and Ioveta of Bethany[17], b. 1118[39]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].

Death and Burial

Baldwin II of Jerusalem died on August 21, 1131[5]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He is buried at Church of the Holy Sepulchre[10].

Why It Matters

Baldwin II of Jerusalem ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,496 views/month, #6,669 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Baldwin II of Jerusalem born?

Baldwin II of Jerusalem was born in Rethel[2].

Where did Baldwin II of Jerusalem die?

Baldwin II of Jerusalem died in Jerusalem[4].

Who were Baldwin II of Jerusalem's parents?

Baldwin II of Jerusalem's father was Hugh I, Count of Rethel[11]. Baldwin II of Jerusalem's mother was Melisende of Crécy[12].

Who was Baldwin II of Jerusalem married to?

Baldwin II of Jerusalem's spouses include Morphia of Melitene[13].

What did Baldwin II of Jerusalem do for work?

Baldwin II of Jerusalem worked as ruler[6] and politician[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [9] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Jerusalem
    Mother Melisende of Crécy
    Given name Baldwin
    Place of birth Rethel
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