Baldwin IV and rise of fractionalism

Question 1

What was his position at start of reign?

Answer 1

Inherited a weakened kingdom in 1174 - Jerusalem had been reduced by campaigns of Nureddin and Saladin - much of the property in Jerusalem had been given to the military orders due to the high expenses

By 1187, 55% of land in Caesura was in possession of the military orders

Due to leprosy plans for succession turned to Sybilla

Question 2

Growth of factionalism

Answer 2

Nobility of Jerusalem divided into 2 opposing factions - Doves and Hawkes

The situation reached peak by 1182 - Raymond of Antioch was forbidden entering the kingdom of Jerusalem

Question 3

Threats to Baldwin IV

Answer 3

Raymond and Bohemond III in 1180

Baldwin IV arranged marriage of sister Sybilla to Guy - as a result Guy became Count of Jaffa and Ascalon

Humphrey IV or Toron married Baldwins half sister Isabella - both of these were victories for the court party

Question 4

Guy’s regency

Answer 4

As Baldwin grew weaker he relied on regents - Guy failed to prove himself e.g. failed to successfully attack Saladin in 1183 when his forced encircled Jerusalem

Question 4

Guy’s regency

Answer 4

As Baldwin grew weaker he relied on regents - Guy failed to prove himself e.g. failed to successfully attack Saladin in 1183 when his forced encircled Jerusalem

Question 4

Guy’s regency

Answer 4

As Baldwin grew weaker he relied on regents - Guy failed to prove himself e.g. failed to successfully attack Saladin in 1183 when his forced encircled Jerusalem

Question 4

Guy’s regency

Answer 4

As Baldwin grew weaker he relied on regents - Guy failed to prove himself e.g. failed to successfully attack Saladin in 1183 when his forced encircled Jerusalem

Question 5

Guy’s regency

Answer 5

As Baldwin grew weaker he relied on regents - Guy failed to prove himself e.g. failed to successfully attack Saladin in 1183 when his forced encircled Jerusalem

Question 5

Guy’s regency

Answer 5

As Baldwin grew weaker he relied on regents - Guy failed to prove himself e.g. failed to successfully attack Saladin in 1183 when his forced encircled Jerusalem

Question 6

What happened at Jacob’s Ford?

Answer 6

Baldwin constructed a Castle within 30 miles of Damascus

Question 6

What happened at Jacob’s Ford?

Answer 6

Baldwin constructed a Castle within 30 miles of Damascus - Saladin attacked castle in 1179 - massive victory for Saladin he defeated and massacred the Templars in the Castle