Baldwin IV, Leper King who Defeated Saladin - FULL DOCUMENTARY

Baldwin IV, Leper and crusader, was one of the outstanding commanders of his age, and during his life, posed a worthy challenge to the valorous Sultan Saladin. In this titanic struggle, Saladin had considerable advantage - he controlled the territory around Baldwin’s tiny kingdom, and he had far larger armies at his disposal. What’s more, the young King also suffered from a grave illness - leprosy. Despite his disease, and despite the fewness of his men, Baldwin the Leper rode at the head of his knights, sword in hand, battling Saladin’s legions on more than one occasion. Today, we’ll delve into the life, struggles, victories and defeats of this truly remarkable youth. This is Real Crusades History - the life of King Baldwin IV, the Leper King of Jerusalem.
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Narrated by: Tom Wylde and J Stephen Roberts
Animated maps by: Daniel Weiss and Denys Rodionov
Written and edited by: J Stephen Roberts
Voice actors:
Carl Hughes as William of Tyre
Ahmed Al-Bardweel as Ibn al-Athir
Emma Stace Darling as the pilgrim witness to Montgisard
Philip Rowe as Ernoul, Squire of Balian of Ibelin
Sources:
-Arab Historians of the Crusades, trans. Francesco Gabrieli, (Barnes and Noble Books, 1993)
-Baha ad-Din ibn-Shaddad - The Rare and Excellent History of Saladin, trans. D.S. Richards, (Ashgate, 2002)
-Barber, Malcolm - The Crusader States, (Yale, 2014)
-Ehrenkreutz, Andrew - Saladin, (State University of New York, 1972)
-Hamilton, Bernard - The Leper King and His Heirs, (Cambridge, 2005)
-Ibn al-Athir - The Chronicle of Ibn al-Athir for the Crusading Period, Part 2, trans. D.S. Richards (Ashgate, 2005)
-William of Tyre - A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea, Vol. II, trans. Emily Babcock and A.C. Krey, (Columbia University Press, 1943)
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[@lucillebonds2196]

I have his book too. I cried the first time I read it.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

@@lucillebonds2196thanks very much!

[@brians7901]

A truly admirable man. To have the weight of a kingdom on your shoulders at 13 and to reign righteously.... That is no small task.

[@tonipittoni5527]

and with leprosy

[@swiftcee266]

Did you know him?

[@RyanDogs]

​@@swiftcee266penis

[@brandonmunson9781]

@@swiftcee266 yea i was there

[@vincentcalafiore846]

Me too

[@anotherj4896]

“When I was sixteen I won a great victory. I felt in that moment that I should live to be one hundred, now I know I shall not see thirty. None of us know our end really, or what hand will guide us there. A King may move a man, a father may claim a son. That man can also move himself. And only then does that man truly begin his own game. Remember that howsoever you are played, or by whom, your soul is in your keeping alone. Even though those who presume to play you be kings or men of power. When you stand before God, you cannot say "but I was told by others to do thus" or that "virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that.”

[@michaelmarshall3413]

A kingdom of consciousness

[@anotherj4896]

@@tractordave8335 it's from the movie Kingdom of Heaven. It's said by Baldwin, but unfortunately it is fiction.

[@Historytalesteller]

@@anotherj4896Well, it’s not really fiction. You cannot prove that King Baldwin IV didn’t say this during his lifetime, and I cannot prove that he did. Even though i think when you are a Christian Warrior like King Baldwin IV, that’s what you say on and live by on daily basis.

[@berzerkthejerk36]

​@anotherj4896 irregardless it's some very wise words to think about and whoever came up with that whole quote/small speech is wise or was thinking like a very wise person🤷🏾‍♂️👌🏾👍🏾

[@jbellflower83]

Very prescient words in our modern times. We all stand before God at the end and the excuse of "well, I was told to do this and I just wanted to get along" is no excuse. We are all responsible for our own actions or inactions.

[@LordCroker]

I don't know why but remembering Baldwin's exploits nearly a millennium later brings tears to my eyes. I'm not religious but I suppose a faithless man in his position wouldn't have achieved what Baldwin had in his life. A truly remarkable man.

[@dominiclhouvum8231]

I snorted in the middle.... The bravery of this young king.

[@IslamicCop]

Of what use, then, is faithlessness

[@Time_Is_Left]

@@IslamicCop is it better for their eternal soul for a faithless person to remain faithless, or for that faithless person to convert to christianity?

[@shanedelgado666]

​@IslamicCop peace of mind. Also, faith is blind when it comes to "god." There is no concrete scientific proof of any god like being.

[@IslamicCop]

@@Time_Is_Left Neither.

[@Sorchia56]

He was indeed one of the best Kings to have reigned. Wise and brave. Very well done one this one!

[@sad_wrangler8515]

Maybe the most honorable man through his personal suffering, he put the state/country above his own life.

[@Sorchia56]

@@sad_wrangler8515 Indeed! He Saladin respected him.

[@john-paulsilke893]

I wonder what both of these kings would think about what we believe of them.

[@GOWvMatchstick]

@@Sorchia56there was mutual respect.

[@MorgottofLeyendell]

Baldwin was one of the greatest kings in history.

[@Leslauroa]

For someone so young yet wise and courageous Baldwin is among the greatest of leaders.

[@john-paulsilke893]

We shall know your greatness by the quality of your enemies.

[@skyrisesenpaiii678]

Kind of remind me of king Solomon.. as they were both king at such a young age.. well Solomon will prob be younger but Baldwin actually fight in the war.

[@skyrisesenpaiii678]

Ok nvm.. Baldwin is way younger.. solomon was at age 20

[@silverdragon710]

Ridley Scott made Baudouin IV everyone's favorite Medieval king. It's crazy how we still talk and admire a guy who lived a thousand years ago ❤

[@WilliamLyons-ym7ee]

It’s a shame he was afflicted with a horrible disease. He was a handsome man, as was a trait of his family, but the leprosy ravaged his looks. He was wise, a great man, and would of made a great king. He already defeated Saladin at the age of 16.

[@PYPN]

HIS FINAL HOME ISN IN THE HELLFIRE AND HE WILL TAKE HIS FOLLOWERS WITH HIM

[@PYPN]

GLAD HE HAD IT THE DOG.ROT IN HELL

[@purewaterswva.5409]

It kept him humble, god at times bless those in different ways. His illness made him work hard, and more discipline. It also prevented distractions which he would have had to deal with as a health man. His sole purpose was to defend and protect Christianity, and the Jerusalem kingdom.

[@YouYou-sm8tf]

​@@purewaterswva.5409 I agree. Apostle Paul had something that kept him in weakness too.

[@jakel3491]

Yet if he wasnt would he have had such a large understanding of suffering and value the importance of life and religeon

[@corpchannel2523]

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[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Baldwin IV could take care of business.

[@olekcholewa8171]

75% win rate

[@vortigan9068]

@@olekcholewa8171 75% win rate against saladin? as a child is wild

[@jesusrojo260]

With leprosy

[@ceegee-gg6kr]

I think saladin kinda felt sorry or pity as well as respect for baldwin😢

[@SNP-1999]

How history would have been different if Baldwin IV had been granted a longer life without his terrible illness ? Not only politically astute and a natural diplomat who was respected even by his enemies, he was also a brilliant commander of armies - quite exceptional for a man as young as he was.

[@dre6289]

He would not have been the same man without the illness

[@MostBusYt]

@@dre6289maybe

[@SpScarletSpider]

@@dre6289 Honestly, I think he could have been an even greater man. His mentor William of Tyre always spoke highly of him (and expressed great regret that Baldwin got leprosy). Baldwin was one of the more well-read kings at the time, was astute, kindhearted, and was well-liked as a child by all. He just had a natural charisma about him. The leprosy forced him to expedite his rule and forced him to look for successors, so he never really got a chance to truly live the life he should have. But being out on the battlefield with his men probably made him feel like his life was worth living.

[@celuiquipeut6527]

​@@SpScarletSpiderI am chronically ill. I was made ill by the will of God. The first poster was right. He would not have been the dame name witouth the sickness. God make everything good in His time. Trust in His process. He allowed it to happen the way it did. And that was good. God is good. We have to believe in him but also accept and follow his lead

[@SpScarletSpider]

@@celuiquipeut6527 I didn't disagree or dispute that he wouldn't be the same man, simply that he would have been an even greater man without the illness given how much he was able to accomplish while sick. From a moral standpoint, I believe the illness made him stronger in his beliefs and faith because every day could have been his last, but had he not had the illness, I think he'd have been able to accomplish much more in his life and would have probably been able to rally even more Christians to rally to Jerusalem's aid had he been healthy. His illness unfortunately altered his trajectory in life and made some people look down him as an inferior man. It was God's will and no one can dispute that, but I think given his moral character, he still would have eventually ended up reaching the level of renown. He was just that good of a man.

[@OldeDog_NewTricks]

Dude went to battle on his bed? That’s pretty committed. The guys carrying the bed even more so! 😂

[@alasarcher400]

Whats more impressive is that he did it twice, both times with smaller armies than Saladin and both times Saladin ran away. Imagine being healthy Sultan of massive empire, having at your disposal hundreds of thousands soldiers and running away from sick teenager who is being carried on a bed.

[@Luckylozer7]

@@alasarcher400I feel like doing such things arises immense Respect! Saladin (so it’s illustrated) was a humble and respectful person! Especially in battle

[@pedoyam]

He was was one hell of a leader even in politics. He dragged his half dead body to Guys castle to chastise him personally for not stepping up to Saladin when he attacked with a small enough army to face head on. Saladin can't be stopped by a coward so Jerusalem was doomed after Baldwin's death and he knew it.

[@julesbrags1661]

​@@Luckylozer7 Amazingly, this is what made these leaders great for me. The leprosy humbled Baldwin and made him wiser than without his sickness, albeit, at the expense of his physical health. Saladin, an already great conqueror at the time, meanwhile, was continuously being humbled by this seemingly decrepit leper teenager; hence, making him wiser than without him.

[@PakistanPresenter]

I am muslim. i have great respect for Bladwin IV he is an example of courage

[@frozzytango9927]

Too bad the Christians dont have that same respect towards Saladin.

[@thatgoose9705]

​@@frozzytango9927I respect Saladin. He did not massacre the Christians in Jerusalem, and from what I've heard he was generally very chivalrous. Ironic how an Arab is more chivalrous than an annointed knigh, goes to show how good a person he was and how bad most crusaders were. I'm Christian, by the way.

[@frozzytango9927]

@@thatgoose9705 yeah but look at the comments and you see so many people disrespect Saladin..

[@frontgamet.v1892]

I respect Saladin.. According to the saying: You give me respect so I'll give it back to you.

[@3Kefka6Palazzo9]

@@frozzytango9927 I don't think it's disrespect so much as ignorance. I would wager most people who hate Saladin have no little to know clue about the life of Baldwin IV. Both Kings were far ahead of their time in ethics, morality and mutual cultural understanding at a time where leaders like them came few and far between.

[@sjb101]

Baldwin IV not just one of the greatest Kings of his time but a shining example even now of how great we could be as a human species

[@Yeanlingmeteor]

Great Job! I've always been fascinated by Baldwin IV ever since kingdoms of heaven. This documentary was great to listen/watch

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

The problem with the Crusader States is that they could never get a large number of Europeans to come and populate their kingdoms so they were always short of men and funds. If the Europeans had allowed commoners to come to the Crusader States and live much would have been different. Maybe subsidized journeys to get people to the East.

[@rathandevlish2787]

I mean the feudal system wouldn’t really allow it I doubt lords would let their peasants leave to settle peasants needed permission and European lords needed their peasants to farm the land

[@johnlewis3891]

What they should have done is allowed the Native Christians to have equal rights as the Latin Christians. Those Christians would have prevented the constant need of more Crusaders from Europe.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

@@johnlewis3891 The native Christians did have equal rights with the Latin Christians and they were heavily involved with the military.

[@johnlewis3891]

@@RealCrusadesHistory Okay. My bad. I apologize for the mistake.

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

@@erikmacleod9934 those were not the peasants though. Peasants and burgesses were very different. Basically I was saying they should have had large numbers of serfs come over. There was plenty of open land.

[@launchbreak]

Saladin was later defeated by Richard the Lionheart, who probably was the best fighter of his time, like a medieval Achilles. Saladin was afraid of Richard and his soldiers too, often refusing to engage. However, due to misunderstandings with other Christian rulers, Richard failed to recapture Jerusalem entirely, and had to turn back to England where his brother stole the throne. He was imprisoned on his way back by Leopold of Austria.

[@Volumep]

​@@saadaliba1424 He lost multiple times actually. Battle of Arsuf and Battle of Jaffa to name a few. Additionally, the Holy Roman Emperor, who defeated the sultanate of Rum earlier, died drowned while passing a river in his march towards Jerusalem. Otherwise, all of Saladin's empire would have been conquered by the crusaders, if Richard would have fought alongside Frederick Barbarossa.

[@saadaliba1424]

@@Volumep yeah just looked it up my bad

[@LT742]

​@@Volumep might want to check your math on that. Arsuf, Jaffa, Acre were victories for Richard the Lionheart over Saladin. I encourage you to do the research before trying to rewrite history.

[@nextaxprorescuefromirsrock1191]

Richard The lionhearted and saladin and never met.

[@samright4661]

@@karanonly He did serval times . Lionheart gave Saladin nightmares. You obviously don’t know history. The best thing was when Lionheart marched out 3000 of Saladin men and slaughtered them

[@SNP-1999]

The massive, about 20,000 strong army that Guy de Lusignon squandered at the Battle of Hattin was mostly financed by Henry II of England in penance for the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, for which he was held responsible. One can imagine just how pissed off Henry was when he heard the news that Guy had not only lost his entire army, the largest force the crusaders had ever put into battle against the Muslims, but had practically lost the whole Kingdom of Jerusalem, including the Holy City at the same time ! 🥵

[@lettucearsebiscuits8375]

Everyone was pissed at Guy dawg

[@DinggisKhaaniMagtaal]

Give me back my legion!!!

[@donventura2116]

I just saw the director's cut for Kingdom of Heaven and really wanted to know more about the leper king. This is a great video.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you checked it out!

[@edgeplantasm6473]

Where can I watch the director's cut of Kingdom of Heaven?

[@donventura2116]

@@edgeplantasm6473 amazon prime had it available when I watched it.

[@SNP-1999]

​​​@@edgeplantasm6473 It is here on KZbin, just search for it - I watched it a few days ago, in HD and in full length, and for free ! You will find it on the "Nali Broadcast" channel - have fun !!!

[@redskyatnight123]

​@@edgeplantasm6473on here

[@justrelax8465]

"He managed to mount a racing camel and flee" Oh history, you so crazy.

[@williamgarayua5878]

🐪. ..🏁

[@williamgarayua5878]

Better than a Flying Dunkey...

[@faddy24]

We should all strive to be like Baldwin, even if we fall well short of this brave, noble and wise man.

[@brodro8502]

As a muslim and Turk ,i respect King Baldwin ,he was honourable and brave leader ,may rest in peace

[@kirkbarnett1231]

As a Christian I appreciate you're unbiased comment. Saladin was a very cunning tactician, and the way he took power and ruled his kingdom was a master class in how to gain and keep power.

[@Storm-1.]

​@@kirkbarnett1231as a othere christian you should not honor him. His religion goal was and still is to counquere and fight the Christians his religion had Support slavery back in the day and even today and treat Women worser than men also he was the reason why we dont get our holy City back that was counquered by the muslims.

[@elhinm07]

​@@Storm-1.Blablabla..full of lies you christians lol

[@iloveyouskii]

@@Storm-1.literally not true LMFAO atleast be historically accurate if you want to project unnecessary hate

[@aliakturk2418]

You are wrong bro, I don’t say you are lying but who told you that Selahattin Eyyubi El Kurdi is a turk. Check the google fool. He was a valiant, brave and justice distributing commander. Kurdish Commanders., Eyyubi dynasty la Kurdo.

[@tombrown2807]

To ride into battle leading your army as a leper.... wow..... that to me is true true mental strength... something I wish to learn

[@1992zorro]

One if not the best documentary on KZbin about this time period and this Gem of a King. A truly wise man beyond his years

[@yourlemons4271]

"Many fall in the face of chaos... But not this one. Not today."

[@user-kb7rt4rn5k]

😀 I really enjoyed both versions of the movie "Kingdom of Heaven." So when I saw your post on "King Baldwin the IV," I was excited to learn more about such a charismatic person in history. You did not disappoint. Thank you and your team for doing his Majesty justice!

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cjcoleman3893]

Theres 2 versions? What do you mean?

[@AlexKinPongLo]

@@cjcoleman3893The movie of “Kingdom of Heaven” made the cruel Saladin a wise and kind Sultan, and demonized the a wise and brave Baldwin as a cruel and terrifying King.

[@cjcoleman3893]

@@AlexKinPongLo I know the movie wasn't very realistic but the movie certainly absolutely did not depict King Baldwin as a cruel and terrifying King. Did you not watch the movie? It depicted him as a righteous and wise man who passes down his wisdom and sense of justice to Balian.

[@post2407]

​@@AlexKinPongLowatch The Director's cut extended version

[@MintySanya]

1:15:44 this scene upsets me greatly so. a great king with dire strife travels across his kingdom, rides in crippling condition to knock on the gates of ascalon, only to be refused admission by his own brother inlaw. unforgiveable.

[@AngelosCollectibles]

God bless everyone watching 🙏

[@nathanyt]

If this is how history is taught in schools, more kids would learn.

[@morikusunoki4836]

King Baldwin IV did not deserve to be called or to be remembered as the "Leper King", it's disrespectful. His capabilities and accomplishments as a king should not be overshadowed by this illness. He was a king, like the rest of the great kings who lived before, during, and after his time. People must focus on his achievements, strength and bravery as a knight of the cross instead of what killed him. King Baldwin IV must be remembered as the defender of his beloved Jerusalem, a king who loved his people, a king who did not assume to be above God. He did incredibly well for a very little amount of time, but he left a legacy in the history of mankind that'll last for a lifetime. Baldwin IV was the king of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem.

[@morikusunoki4836]

Thank you very much, Real Crusades History, for the detailed and in-depth documentary. 🤍 I hope the youngsters will find this and gain some knowledge about this particular part of history.

[@TruthSeeker8834]

Lol,,He was cruel and bloodthirsty savages like other crusaders.

[@samnunnink7575]

@@TruthSeeker8834Sure buddy.

[@HenryOfSkalitz7786]

​@@TruthSeeker8834The irony of someone with the name TruthSeeker denying history to push their own opinion is hilarious

[@literallyshaking8019]

@@TruthSeeker8834the entire world was bloodthirsty and cruel (still is), he was a man of his time just like we are. So, to judge with 20/20 hindsight the beliefs and actions of someone centuries ago is asinine. Hell, just decades ago we were firebombing and nuking cities and as we speak thousands of civilians are being killed in Gaza, in the very place Baldwin ruled.

[@TimothyKirkby]

This documentary is very well done. Balwin IV was a very fascinating individual. I can't imagine having that kind of responsibility at such a young age, with a terrible disease.

[@DGordillo123]

Amazing documentary on one of the most underrated leaders in History

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks for stopping by! My goal was to make this a very thorough examination of Baldwin's life.

[@FrantiC119]

The craziest thing and what I don't think gets harped on enough was that the guy died at age 24. He was possibly one of the sole reasons the Kingdom of Jerusalem held together as long as it did, and most of that happened before he was an adult by our standards or barely into adulthood. It makes you wonder if he would've been an Alexander without the leprosy or if the leprosy put some kind of wisdom in him that normally comes with age.

[@Lucci425]

Alexander The Great Genghis Khan Baldwin IV Napoléon I and H***** but nevermind..

[@joaoinacioribeiro8698]

Really unbelievable.

[@bethcanete9452999]

I love his story... a best example of a good and capable king

[@tonymickens8803]

If Baldwin were Healthy, History would be Totally Different!

[@SNP-1999]

It took thousands of dedicated and clever men nearly 100 years to build the crusaders states - it took only two men and just one year to practically destroy them ; Guy de Lusignon and Saladin.

[@muijkhan9119]

yes, its very unfortunate the the states built on pillaging, raping and murdering tens of thousands of innocents who did nothing wrong came to an abrupt end.

[@justo2484]

Watched one kingdom of heaven short and now my feed is just Baldwin I might as well watch his documentary

[@CrAzYDUde2587]

God was with him🙏

[@elissasangi-hd9om]

Wow! As I just saw an interesting short on Baldwin and Saladin, I typed the names into the search bar. Baldwin had no feeling in his arm due to his disease and controlled his horses with his knees - which is astounding and no small feat in war! I'm going to make coffee, charge up the tablet and sit back and enjoy this documentary! Thank you for the upload!

[@mrezas751]

Awesome documentary. Very well done, researched and presented.

[@stefanvella9807]

As usual a great informative, detailed and well made documentary friend. 🤴King Baldwin IV ✠ fought, ruled, and acted in every way as if he didn't have the illness. What a magnificent, Valorous and worthy King. If only he lived longer.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks Stefan!

[@JeffSmith-pl2pj]

This was great! Well done!

[@midshipman8654]

both baldwin and saladin were shrewd and capable leaders. dedicated to their creeds and the spirit of their laws. regardless of their temporal statuses. I also appreciate how you gave Guy some of the due that is warrented. There were definite things to criticize about him, but his campaign strategy wasnt one that was necessarily poor.

[@cellorosemusic12]

Thankyou so much for this!!!!!!!

[@shaneashby5890]

King Baldwin was the epitome of honour, integrity, virtue, and most importantly masculinity. King Baldwin I salute you 🫡

[@akaku9]

The mount & blade footage fits really well with the narration. Well done.

[@jtmartin1170]

If Baldwin were alive, there wouldn’t have been a Battle of Hattin.

[@frankpienkosky5688]

obviously,..but the end would still have been the same....just taken a bit longer....

[@jtmartin1170]

@@Snow-pi7cd I don’t think you understand lol. Saladin and Christian Crusaders would’ve had a cooperative, if not peaceful relationship if the actions Guy de Lusignan and Renald de Chattaillon hadn’t provoked a war between Jerusalem and the Ayyubids. If Baldwin had at least produced a legitimate heir, Guy would never have been made king.

[@jtmartin1170]

@@Snow-pi7cd Baldwin was special lol. The dude rode out with his follow knights of the Order of Lazarus (all of which had leprosy) and routed a superior force commanded by arguably the greatest general of that time.

[@jtmartin1170]

@@Snow-pi7cd that’s true, but Baldwin didn’t prosecute a war like Richard did. Baldwin fought a couple of battles on his own territory. It’s the fact that a 16 year old boy with leprosy routed an enemy army is what made him badass.

[@narushiki135]

​@@Snow-pi7cd thus one crusaders already defeated saladin the fool

[@SlaveofGod777]

This is awesome!

[@piotrpietruszewski8367]

I want to thank you for this material. You put a lot of effort to prepare motion design and all historical facts. I watched it with a great interest. Thank you a lot for what you are doing. I am eager to watch next materials :)

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Farbentown]

Excellent job RCH Crew!! You Are very hard workers for shure!! I admire Your efforts to zoom in all facts from that era! Wonderful maps and animations & Narrators! Keep that doing! I have watched it and Others from this series! Learning every movie! Best Wishes!!

[@kibrisliboy2013]

Thanks for this beautiful documentary

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@julianwilkins1669]

What a super job you have done with this video. Thank you and God bless

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

You are very welcome

[@Sovakian]

Thank you for making this.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

My pleasure!

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you for the video it was really informative and entertaining

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alalouis1]

Thanks for your hard work. Great content

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

I appreciate that!

[@xLionsxxSmithyx]

KZbin is Recommending Kingdom of Heaven to everyone and it's leading everyone to this video, I'm glad.

[@sm0kybluedaze394]

Wonderful doc!!! & an impressively intellectual comment section to boot! Excellent work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@vincetha3rd382]

Good work man

[@edwardTisk-ix8nj]

Great content!! Bravo

[@v4ngeloz]

This was excellent. Very well done

[@Kryptarch]

Looks like I’ve got a new favorite medieval king!

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

He's awesome!

[@dirapproach]

Awesome and ery informative documentary. Thank you very much.

[@Merlin.Twiggles]

Amazing! Great work!

[@dante666jt]

Good quality documentary about one of the best general King of the era! Keep up the good work 👍

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks, will do!

[@starkilr101]

Salute to Baldwin. Inspiration

[@headop143]

Salaudin Ayyubi 🕌🇵🇰

[@theresecoco1887]

Rots in hell@@headop143

[@MrElliptific]

So interesting. Thank you for preparing this video.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brennen2268]

Great piece of work

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you like it thanks

[@mlb5525]

Amazing! A wealth of information.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamalabu-dayyeh9639]

What information?

[@AndrewEvenstar]

so glad this came up on recommended . immediately subbed and will watch many of your videos!

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks very much!

[@Tzimiskes3506]

This channel Rocks!

[@kr_47_]

Really appreciate your hard work for the video..i have always been curious about crusades and this video is a gem🤝🤝👍

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you liked it

[@immaculateboy]

This whole video is stellar and well made. Huge thank you for sharing this man’s incredible albeit short life with us.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SNP-1999]

Excellent documentary, extremely well researched and presented. As a new viewer of your channel, you have earned my thanks and subscription.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

I want to thank you very much, I appreciate that! And welcome to the channel. Glad you're here.

[@SNP-1999]

@@RealCrusadesHistory Thank you as well, and wishing you all a Happy Easter 2023 ! 🐣🐇

[@EinDeutscherPatriot620]

Currently writing a paper on Baldwin IV. This documentary is so helpful!

[@JackovdaBoro]

God bless him ✝️

[@jerichohill487]

Great video

[@werewolf5970]

Thank you very much.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

You are welcome!

[@peccles12]

Great video.

[@coritillman1423]

One of my favorite stories! ❤

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@parishsevillerro1347]

He was a Great King🙏✝ thank you for this great documentary👍👍👍👍👍

[@riskamelaniariani]

Amazing History about Baldwin IV.

[@temsumongbajamir1582]

Truly inspiring.

[@cjsmithdo]

Thanks!

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Welcome! Thank you!

[@raypestrapur2897]

Baldwin - Legend and Champion

[@branislavjeriga6762]

This is so well made...

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thank you!

[@joshuacooley1417]

Very interesting to get an alternate view point on the politics that played out between Raymond III's faction and Guy's faction. I'd always heard the more common variant. Particularly it was interesting to here a more favorable view of the Reginald "the wolf" of Kerak. I knew Kingdom of Heaven's rendition was largely bunk, but there were perspectives here I hadn't considered. On a side note, have you ever read Harold Lamb's Iron Men and Saints? if so what is your opinion of the book?

[@mojus2890]

I was really excited to learn kingdom of heaven existed then I've gotten progressively more and more disappointed as I read and hear comments about it. I mean, the commenters were praising Saladin as a man who cared deeply for his men. None of his men would've agreed with this statement after his fighting with Richard the lionheart.

[@mrdato116]

If I am not mistaken during 3rd crusade Richard the Lion Heart defeated Saladin in every battle lol

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

That is correct.

[@maryserrato1024]

What an amazing story of a courageous young king

[@kentjensen4939]

I like to imagine him watching our time from the spirit world. He probably wishes he could have received modern treatment for his illness but more importantly would love to have had today's weaponry. I bet he and Saladin are good friends now, along with many others they associated with and are enjoying the show watching us now.

[@Xl_Fenrir_lX]

The Spirit World?

[@connilady57]

Nah, they're asleep.

[@kentjensen4939]

@@connilady57 Wrong, they're very active and awake.

[@commanderthomasdodge2273]

What's kind of insane is that Leprosy isn't nearly the same disease it was then. It's caused by a very slow growing bacteria and can be treated/cured with modern day antibiotics.

[@ryanerickson6746]

This is a fantastic video

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thank you!

[@Alavastra]

....What an inspiration.

[@charbelyb9917]

God bless you 🙏

[@gulamsughra851]

Good work dear

[@matapomaga4523]

I'm from Poland. What would have been the course of history if these wise and brave Baldwin IV had lived long?

[@lesboyce753]

Hello. What game graphics were used at the very start of the documentary. Thanks.

[@Gamerloaders]

Respect and admiration for the leper king, what a character he had, where he lacked physicality, he fulfilled with strong willpower!

[@michaelman957]

Baldwin was an amazing, holy, and truly righteous man.

[@PYPN]

AND HE WILL TAKE HIS SEAT IN HELL AND NEVER COME OUT😂

[@makeupboss3568]

What an incredible man he was and such great achievements even before the age of twenty. Amazing .

[@jimp8400]

Thank u

[@michaelcortez6596]

A small country, a sickly king yet was able to defeat an empire ruled by Salahaddin... must be humbling.. :)

[@pierrea3094]

Great doc. Renault was may more interesting than I imagined.