10/02/2025
Awww… 🥹
They made it so real that I can't stop crying. Guys, he was only 9 years old when he found out he was going to die soon because leprosy was consuming him rapidly. I have read about Baldwin IV in history books, but the way they portrayed his story in the series truly broke my heart.
He was just 13 when his father died, leaving him to bear the weight of a kingdom. At the fragile age of 16, despite his suffering, he took the throne and led his people with unwavering courage. Against all odds, he faced Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi with only 3,000 Crusaders, while Salahuddin marched with an army of over 200,000.
A young king, burdened with pain, yet he fought like a lion… only to be betrayed by time and fate. After years of suffering, Baldwin IV succumbed to leprosy at just 26 years old. A king who defied the odds, but not his cruel fate. His story is nothing short of heartbreaking💔❤️🩹
