Baldwin I

Baldwin I (1171-1206) was the first Latin emperor of Constantinople. By birth, he was count of Hainault and Flanders. He joined the fourth crusade, led the van in the capture of Constantinople, and was made emperor. He was defeated and taken prisoner by the Bulgarians .

Baldwin II, was nephew of Baldwin I, the last king of the Latin dynasty, which lasted only 57 years (1217-1273).

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Baldwin Park, Baldwin the several counts, Baldy, Bale, Balearic Isles