The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Baldwin IX, Count of Flanders
Also known as Baldwin I of Constantinople, Baldwin of Constantinople, Baldwin I
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 268
There's something resolute about this Flemish count who assumed the cross at Bruges alongside his brother Henry and the principal knights of his rich province. His leadership qualities seem to emanate from a man destined for greater things.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 268
- Books
- 1
Baldwin IX, Count of Flanders, later known as Baldwin I of Constantinople, was a Flemish leader who assumed the cross at Bruges with his brother Henry and the principal knights and citizens of his rich province. His participation in the crusade led him to become the first Latin Emperor of Constantinople, though he ultimately died as a royal captive in a Bulgarian prison, variously described as having hands and feet severed.
Description
A Flemish count with leadership qualities, adult man who assumed the cross at Bruges. Wearing crusader attire with the symbols of his holy mission. Chaste character visible in his bearing, representing the maritime states of Italy and the rich province of Flanders. Royal bearing appropriate to his eventual status.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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