January 2, 1099 - Baldwin I Crowned King of Jerusalem

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Written By Robert D'Alessandro

Baldwin of Bouillon is crowned King of Jerusalem on January 2, 1099 after his brother Godfrey dies. As a participant in the First Crusade, Baldwin the First (as he would be known) would expand the kingdom’s territories to include Acre, Beirut and Sidon.  

Robert D'Alessandro
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