King Baldwin IV
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Covers
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Records
Baldwin IV's greatest accolade is the enduring respect of historians and the public alike. He is remembered as a wise and merciful king who defended his realm against overwhelming odds, and his victory at Montgisard is celebrated as one of the great military upsets of the age. His story has inspired books, documentaries, and a major Hollywood film, ensuring his name lives on.
Honours & Distinctions
Historical Reputation
Widely regarded as a wise, just, and merciful king by both medieval chroniclers and modern historians.
Cultural Icon
His story of ruling despite severe illness has made him a figure of fascination and admiration.
The 'Leper King' Epithet
Perhaps the most famous epithet of any crusader monarch.
Magazine Covers
Empire
2005-04-01
Kingdom of Heaven: The Leper King
Records & Feats
Youngest crowned king of Jerusalem
Crowned at age 13, the youngest to take the throne in the crusader kingdom.
Victory at Montgisard against overwhelming odds
Led a heavily outnumbered force to defeat Saladin's army, one of the most dramatic upsets in medieval warfare.