The Boy Who Became King

Baldwin IV of Jerusalem: The Leper King

A teenage king, a deadly disease, and a kingdom facing one of its most powerful enemies. Baldwin IV of Jerusalem became known as the “Leper King,” but his reign was shaped by far more than his illness. His struggle against Saladin would lead to victories, defeats, and some of the most dramatic moments in Crusader history.

Listen to the full episode until the end to uncover the story of Baldwin IV, the Leper King.

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