The Boy Who Inherited a Kingdom

Baldwin III: The King Who Fought for Jerusalem

What happens when a 13-year-old boy inherits a kingdom surrounded by enemies—and has to grow into a king while powerful forces fight for control?

Baldwin III became King of Jerusalem at a young age, just as the fall of Edessa triggered a major crisis and the Second Crusade brought European armies to the Holy Land. But the real challenge was only beginning.

How did the young king handle war, politics, family power, and the growing threat around Jerusalem?

Listen to the full episode until the end to discover the story of Baldwin III, the king who had to grow up on the battlefield.

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