Reign of Baldwin I

Question 1

Was Baldwin a King or Advocate of Holy Sepulchre?

Answer 1

King - needed to consolidate his legitimacy through a coronation to give him authority over Jerusalem

Question 2

What was Baldwin’s Military strengths?

Answer 2

• Acquired multiple ports, won multiple battles and defenced Jerusalem through the building of the first phase of castles
• First 1101 and third 1105 battle of Ramla - B successfully fought back against Fatimid caliphate attacking Jerusalem - in both battles Christians massively outnumbered but still victorious

Question 3

What was Baldwin’s political strengths?

Answer 3

• established a viable feudal hierarchy including securing the primacy of Jerusalem and asserting Latin control over church

Question 4

What was Baldwin’s weaknesses?

Answer 4

• was defeated at second battle of Ramla