Consecration of Baldwin of Le Bourcq, count of Edessa, as Baldwin II

Summary:
Baldwin of Le Bourcq was unanimously consecrated king on April 14 [not crowned, presumably because of the issue of Eustace]. He appointed Joscelin of Courtenay in his place in Edessa and sent for his wife Morphia from there 
Dates:
1118 April 14 
Baldwin of Bourcq, Baldwin II, king of Jerusalem (Baldwin 52)
  • He was crowned king on 2nd April, appointed Joscelin 4001 in his place in Edessa and sent for his wife and three daughters from there; with Joscelin's help, they arrived safely; a fourth daughter was born after he became king (2 April, 1118: ) William of Tyre bk. 12, 4.10-29
  • He was unanimously confirmed as king and consecrated on Easter Day (:) consecratus Fulcher of Chartres 3.1.1