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BALDWIN I

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

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


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