Baldwin V of Jerusalem

Baldwin V of Jerusalem was a medieval noble who became king of Jerusalem in 1185 at a young age. His reign was short due to his illness; he was heavily influenced by his mother, Queen Sibylla, and Regent Guy of Lusignan. Baldwin V’s limited leadership coincided with internal tensions and external threats from surrounding Muslim forces. His death in 1186 led to a succession crisis, impacting the stability of the Crusader states. Overall, Baldwin V’s brief reign was marked by political complexity amid ongoing conflicts in the Crusader kingdom during the late 12th century.