At the time Baldwin first appears in the records he was already a count, presumably in the area of Flanders, but this is not known.

Baldwin took possession of a much-reduced Flanders, lessened by the large chunk, including Artois, given by Philip of Alsace as dowry to Baldwin's sister Isabelle of Hainaut, and another significant piece to his own wife.

There is little evidence to support the existence of Baldwin's oldest son Charles, who died young. …the Venetians implemented their agreement; Baldwin of Flanders was elected emperor, and the Venetian Thomas Morosini was chosen patriarch.

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Count Baldwin rose to prominence when he eloped with Around the Christmas of 861, at the instigation of Baldwin and with her brother Louis's consent, Judith escaped the custody into which she had been placed in the city of After Baldwin and Judith had evaded his attempts to capture them, Charles had his bishops Baldwin developed himself as a very faithful and stout supporter of Charles and played an important role in the continuing wars against the Baldwin I "Iron Arm" of Flanders (837-879) was Margrave of Flanders from 862 to 879, preceding Baldwin II.

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History at your fingertips Isabelle had died in 1190, but King Philip still retained her dowry, on behalf of Isabelle's son, the future Louis VIII of France. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. He married Adèle of France (1009-1079) 1028 JL .

While the Latins divided the rest of the realm among themselves, the Byzantines entrenched themselves across the Bosporus at Nicaea (now İznik) and at Epirus (now northwestern Greece). A daring warrior under Charles II the Bald of France, he fell in love with the king’s daughter Judith, the youthful widow of two English kings, married her (862), and fled with his bride to Lorraine. Baldwin was born in 837, and he married King Charles the Bald of West Francia's daughter Judith of Flanders after she eloped with him.

No contemporary source gives the parentage of Baldwin I of Flanders.

Baldwin I (probably 830s – 879), also known as Baldwin Iron Arm (the epithet is first recorded in the 12th century), was the first margrave of Flanders, which evolved into the County of Flanders.

He may also have had a daughter from an earlier relationship, who became a nun.

He was the son of Baldwin IV, Count of Flanders, who died in 1035. Baldwin II (c. 866 – 918), who succeeded as margrave of Flanders Ralph (c. 869 – murdered 896), who became count of Cambrai around 888; he and his brother joined King Zwentibold of Lotharingia in 895, attacked Vermandois and captured Arras , Saint-Quentin and Peronne , and ended up captured and killed by Herbert I of Vermandois In 1028 Baldwin married Adèle of France in Amiens, daughter of King Robert II of France; at her instigation he rebelled against his father …

Baldwin V of Flanders (c. 1012 – 1 September 1067) was Count of Flanders from 1035 until his death. The son of Baldwin V, count of Hainaut, and Margaret of Alsace, countess of Flanders, Baldwin …

Count Baldwin rose to prominence when he eloped with princess Judith, daughter of Charles the Bald, …

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Baldwin created a new government, based on the western European feudal model, to replace the traditional

Baldwin I, byname Baldwin Iron-arm, French Baudouin Bras-de-fer, Flemish Boudewijn De Ijzere Arm, (died 879), the first ruler of Flanders. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Various Latin-French lordships throughout Greece—in particular, the duchy of Athens and the principality of the Morea—did provide cultural contacts with western Europe and promoted the study of Greek. Baldwin I "Iron Arm" of Flanders  (837-879) was Margrave of Flanders from 862 to 879, preceding Baldwin II. Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Family 3 References 4 Bibliography. At the time Baldwin first appears in the records he was already a count, presumably in the area of Flanders, but this is not known. History.

…knights installed one of themselves, Baldwin of Flanders, as emperor, and the Venetians—prime instigators of the Crusade—took control of the church.

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After Philip II of Francetook Baldwin's brother, Philippe of Namur, prisoner, …

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