The Rule of the ‘Leper King’ Baldwin IV (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Factionalism in Baldwin IV's reign
Factionalism in Baldwin IV's reign
Bitter rivalry between competing groups of nobles
Baldwin IV's age when crowned (1174)
Baldwin IV's age when crowned (1174)
13 years old
Role of a regent
Role of a regent
Rules on behalf of young/incapable monarch
Baldwin IV's disease
Baldwin IV's disease
Leprosy
Key political consequence of Baldwin IV's leprosy
Key political consequence of Baldwin IV's leprosy
Inability to have children/succession crisis
Who married Sibyl in 1180?
Who married Sibyl in 1180?
Guy of Lusignan
Guy's failure in 1183 campaign
Guy's failure in 1183 campaign
Failed to get lords to obey his orders
When was Baldwin V crowned co-ruler?
When was Baldwin V crowned co-ruler?
November 1183
Sibyl's political manoeuvre in 1186
Sibyl's political manoeuvre in 1186
Agreed to divorce Guy, then chose him as king
What did Saladin annex in 1174 unopposed?
What did Saladin annex in 1174 unopposed?
Damascus