Baldwin III, king of Jerusalem E / M XII
Balduino ملك الافرنج (cf. Varzos 142-II.327) (Baldwin 53)
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Narrative (74) 1131 Certainty: 2 Dying Baldwin II bequeathed his kingdom to Fulk, Melisende & the baby Baldwin III Certainty: 2 1143 Certainty: 3 Accession of Baldwin III, who reigned together with his mother Melisende Certainty: 3 1144 Certainty: 2 Baldwin III recovered the Valley of Moses fortress Certainty: 2 1146 Certainty: 1 Disputed election of Radulf, the royal chancellor, as Archbishop of Tyre A meeting was held at Tyre to elect an archbishop of Tyre to the vacant see. Present were Baldwin III, queen Melisende, Fulcher the new patriarch (who was from the see in question) and the suffragan bishops of Tyre. Opinions were divided: Radulf, the royal chancellor, was supported by one group, led by the king and his mother; the other group was against Radulf, consisting of John of Pisa, archdeacon of Tyre (the future cardinal), Bernard, bishop of Sidon, Ioannes, bishop of Beirut, and Fulcher the patriarch. They complained that Radulf was being imposed by the royal court, and tried to defeat him. In the end, Radulf prevailed by violence, and for two years unjustly enjoyed the church of Tyre and its possessions 1147 Certainty: 2 March by Baldwin III & the army of Jeruslem to Bostra, to escort Altuntash home Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 Desperate but successful struggle by Baldwin III & the army of Jerusalem to reach home Certainty: 2 1148 Certainty: 2 Leaders of the Second Crusade reassembled in Jerusalem Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 An assembly at Palmarea (Acre) decided to direct the Second Crusade against Damascus Certainty: 2 Certainty: 3 Frankish siege of Damascus: approach & attack Certainty: 3 Certainty: 2 Frankish siege of Damascus: betrayal & retreat Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 Final attempts to find a role for the crusaders were unsuccessful; departure of Conrad III Certainty: 2 1149 Certainty: 2 Reactions to the death of Raymond of Antioch Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 Baldwin III & the barons of his kingdom fortified Gaza Certainty: 2 1150 Certainty: 2 Reactions to the disappearance of Joscelin II of Edessa Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 Negotiations to save the remains of the county of Edessa Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 Baldwin III's march to save Christians from Tell Bashir (1): as far as 'Ayn Tab Certainty: 2 Certainty: 3 Baldwin III's march to save Christians from Tell Bashir (2): beyond 'Ayn Tab Certainty: 3 1152 Certainty: 3 Baldwin III was crowned on Easter Day without his mother's knowledge Certainty: 3 Andronikos (I) from Cilicia treacherously won over Baldwin III & Mas'ud of Ikonion Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 Civil war in Jerusalem halted by a compromise from Melisende Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 Unsuccessful pressure on princess Constance of Antioch to choose a prince Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 Failed attempt to heal the marriage of Raymond II: his assassination Certainty: 2 1153 Certainty: 3 Baldwin III raided Askalon, then decided to besiege it: the list of attackers Certainty: 3 Certainty: 2 Siege of Askalon: the first five months Certainty: 2 Certainty: 2 Constance, princess of Antioch, married Reynaud of Chatillon Certainty: 2 Certainty: 3 Siege of Askalon: varying fortunes of war Certainty: 3 Certainty: 3 Siege of Askalon: the citizens decided to capitulate Certainty: 3 1154 Certainty: 2 Usama's family captured & robbed while passing Acre Certainty: 2 1159Manuel received Baldwin III of Jerusalem coolly, then let him intercede for the Antiochenes & Toros Certainty: 2 Manuel insisted on triumphal entry to Antioch, supported by Latins, & stayed in the palace for 8 days Certainty: 3 Baldwin suffered a broken arm following Manuel in the hunt, then was impressed by his medical skill Certainty: 2 1160Manuel mobilised fully against Kilic Arslan, summoning all those who had sworn military help Certainty: 2 Death (1) Description (5) Was treated by Manuel 1 in a way worthy of the throne of David ἀξίως τοῦ Δαβὶδ θρόνου. Kinnamos 185.11 He was the third Baldwin to be king of Jerusalem dominus Balduinus tercius. William of Tyre bk. 16, 1.2 As a youth, his great natural ability gave promise of his later excellent character; he was handsome, dignified, intelligent and pre-eminent as a speaker; he was tall, well-proportioned, with a healthy colour like Melisende 4002 and even Baldwin 52 ; he had rather prominent eyes, yellowish hair and full beard William of Tyre bk. 16, 1.7-22 He was neither thin like Melisende 4002 nor plump like Amalric 51 ; he had good manners, was generous to a fault, pious, with an excellent memory so that he greeted all by their names, very popular, blunt but accepting others' bluntness, a womaniser as a youth, then a faithful husband, abstemious in food and drink William of Tyre bk. 16, 2.1-57 A young man of excellent character inclitae indolis adulescens. William of Tyre bk. 17, 1.38-39 Dignity/Office (5) Kinship (13) Location (25) 'Ayn Tab (Syria) Found refuge for the first night of his march from Tell Bashir at 'Ayn Tab Hantab. William of Tyre bk. 17, 17.12 Acre As his parts of a divided Palestine, chose the areas surrounding Tyre and Acre Tyrensem et Acconensem. William of Tyre bk. 17, 14.7 robbed the ship carrying Usama 101 's family as it passed Acre عكّا. Usama 34-35 Aleppo made a damaging attack on Aleppo Aleppo τῶν Βερροιαίων. Kinnamos 290.10-13 Antioch (on the Orontes) after the battle of Inab, rushed northwards to Antioch ad partes Antiochenas. William of Tyre bk. 17, 10.42-43 discussed Manuel 1 's plans for Edessa with his envoys at Antioch Antiochiam. William of Tyre bk. 17, 16.11-12 played several roles in Byzantine celebrations at Antioch (on the Orontes) ᾿Αντιοχέων. Kinnamos 185.7-188.2 was asked by its citizens for support for Antioch (on the Orontes) ᾿Αντιοχείας. Kinnamos 237.14-16 Askalon began a campaign to damage the orchards round the city of Askalon Ascalonitas. William of Tyre bk. 17, 21.5 ended his campaign against Askalon by triumphantly forcing the citizens to surrender the place civitatis. William of Tyre bk. 17, 30 tit Bostra (south of Damascus) marched his army in difficult conditions to Bostra (south of Damascus) and back Bostrensem metropolim. William of Tyre bk. 16, 10.5 Cavea Roob on his way from Jerusalem to Bostra and back, in both directions passes Cavea Roob Caveam Roob. William of Tyre bk. 16, 9.13, bk. 16, 12.44 Damascus was one of the leaders of the crusader attack on Damascus Damascus. William of Tyre bk. 17, 3.1-26 Daria (near Damascus) At Daria, the Latin leaders drew up their forces in battle formation Dariam. William of Tyre bk. 17, 3.15 Gaza organised the rebuilding as a castle of the ancient city of Gaza Gazam. William of Tyre bk. 17, 12.17 Harim to increase Antiochene morale, made an attack on Harim Harenc. William of Tyre bk. 17, 10.47 Jerusalem planned to be crowned in Jerusalem on Easter Day Ierosolimis. William of Tyre bk. 17, 13.41 was king of Jerusalem Ierosolimorum. William of Tyre bk. 17, 1.38 Jerusalem: Tower of David besieged Melisende 4002 in the citadel (Tower of David) arcem. William of Tyre bk. 17, 14.49 Mirabel captured Manasses 102 in his castle at Mirabel Mirabel. William of Tyre bk. 17, 14.27 Nablus He captured Nablus soon after Melisende 4002 left Neapoli. William of Tyre bk. 17, 14.29-30 Palestine was king of Palestine Παλαιστίνης. Kinnamos 126.9-10, 183.14-15 Tell Bashir marched to bring Latin and Armenian refugees safely from Tell Bashir Turbessel. William of Tyre bk. 17, 16.37-38 Tiberias (Palestine) ordered his army to meet at Tiberias Tyberiadem. William of Tyre bk. 16, 8.27 Tyre (Palestine) As his parts of a divided Palestine, chose the areas surrounding Tyre and Acre Tyrensem et Acconensem. William of Tyre bk. 17, 14.7