Reign of Baldwin II

Question 1

Count of Edessa

Answer 1

B had governed Edessa from 1101-1118 - upon death of Baldwin I he succeeded the throne

Question 2

Support for Baldwin II

Answer 2

Supported by majority of Jerusalemite nobility inc Joscelin who became count of Edessa

Question 3

Military skill

Answer 3

Put down threat of an alliance between Damascus and Egypt after 3 months of fighting

reign characterised by military necessity - fought at least 19 campaigns against muslims e.g. 1125 won the battle of Azaz agaisnt ruler of Mosul and Aleppo
e.g. 1126 - victorious at the battle of Raphania in Egypt