Baldwin IV

Baldwin IV, known as Baldwin the Leper, was a medieval king of Jerusalem who reigned from 1174 to 1185. He was diagnosed with leprosy at a young age, which significantly impacted his rule and health. Despite his illness, Baldwin was a skilled leader, known for his military prowess against Saladin, the Muslim leader. His reign was marked by attempts to unite the Christian crusader states and defend Jerusalem from Muslim forces. Baldwin IV's legacy is shaped by his courage in the face of illness and the complex political and military challenges of the time.