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Baldwin IV of Flanders (980-1036)

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  • Count of Flanders
  • AKA: Baldwin of Lille
  • AKA: Baldwin the Bearded
  • (DT) Boudewijn IV Graaf van Vlaanderen
  • (FR) Baudouin IV de Flandre
  • (EN) Baldwin IV, Count of Flanders
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Baldwin IV of Flanders, Count of Flanders, was born 980 to Arnulf II of Flanders (c960-988) and Rozela di Ivrea (955-c1003) and died 30 May 1036 of unspecified causes. He married Ogive von Luxemburg (c990-1036) . He married Eleanor of Normandy (c1012-aft1071) 1031 JL .

Biography

Baldwin IV, also known as Baldwin of Lille, was the Count of Flanders from 988 until his death in 1035. He was the son of Arnulf II of Flanders (c960-988), Count of Flanders, and Rozala of Italy.

Baldwin IV was known for his military prowess and his strategic alliances. He fought against the Vikings, the Normans, and the Holy Roman Empire, among others. He also allied with the king of France, Hugh Capet, against the Holy Roman Emperor, Otto III von Sachsen (980-1002).

Baldwin IV was also known for his cultural and religious interests. He supported the arts and founded several monasteries and churches, including the Abbey of Saint Bertin and the Abbey of Saint-Omer. He also promoted the development of the wool industry in Flanders, which became a major source of wealth for the region.

Baldwin IV of Flanders likely spoke Old Dutch or Old Flemish as his native language. During his time, the region of Flanders (located in what is now modern-day Belgium and parts of France and the Netherlands) was predominantly Dutch-speaking, with a distinct local dialect. French was also widely spoken in the region due to its political and cultural ties with France. However, it is likely that Baldwin and his contemporaries would have primarily spoken Dutch/Flemish in their daily lives.

Baldwin IV died in 1035 and was succeeded by his son, Baldwin V. He is remembered as one of the most important counts of Flanders, who helped to shape the history and culture of the region.

Family Life

Baldwin IV was married twice.

1st Marriage: Ogive of Luxembourg

His first wife was Ogive von Luxemburg (c990-1036), with whom he had one son, Baldwin V.[1]

  1. Baldwin V of Flanders (1012-1067) - successor as Count of Flanders.
  2. Ermengarde of Flanders (?-?)


2nd Marriage: Eleanor of Normandy

His second wife was Eleanor of Normandy (c1012-aft1071), daughter of Richard II, Duke of Normandy (963-1027), with whom he had several children,[2][2]

  1. Judith of Flanders (c1030-?)
  2. Daughter of Flanders (?-?)


Children


Offspring of Baldwin IV of Flanders and Ogive von Luxemburg (c990-1036)
Name Birth Death Joined with
Baldwin V of Flanders (1012-1067) 19 August 1012 Arras, France 1 September 1067 Lille, France Adèle of France (1009-1079)
Ermengarde of Flanders (?-?) 1005 Adalbert van Gent (c1004-)
Lambert van Gent (1000-1034)


Offspring of Baldwin IV of Flanders and Eleanor of Normandy (c1012-aft1071)
Name Birth Death Joined with
Judith of Flanders (c1030-?) 1033 Bruges 5 March 1094 Tostig Godwineson (1026-1066)
Welf IV. von Bayern (c1035-1101)
Daughter of Flanders (?-?) Regnier de Louvain (c1000-)



Siblings


Offspring of Arnulf II of Flanders (c960-988) and Rozela di Ivrea (955-c1003)
Name Birth Death Joined with
Baldwin IV of Flanders (980-1036) 980 30 May 1036 Ogive von Luxemburg (c990-1036)
Eleanor of Normandy (c1012-aft1071)
Mathilda of Flanders (?-995) 995


See Also

Bibliography

  • Oksanen, Eljas (2012). Flanders and the Anglo-Norman World, 1066-1216. Cambridge University Press. 

External Links


Ancestry Trees

Contemporary Resources

Here are some of the best contemporary resources that you may find helpful:

  1. Annales Blandinienses - This is a chronicle of the Abbey of Blandin in Ghent, Flanders, and covers events in Flanders from 836 to 1070. It provides valuable information about Baldwin IV's reign, particularly his campaigns against the Normans and his relationship with his vassals.
  2. Vita Waleranni - This is a hagiography of Saint Waleran, Bishop of Le Mans, who was a close advisor to Baldwin IV. The work provides insights into the Count's religious beliefs and his relationship with the Church.
  3. Deeds of the Bishops of Cambrai - This is a collection of biographies of the bishops of Cambrai from the 7th to the 11th century. It contains information about Baldwin IV's interactions with the bishops of Cambrai, particularly Bishop Gerard.
  4. Gesta Episcoporum Cameracensium - This is a chronicle of the bishops of Cambrai from the 7th to the 12th century. It provides information about Baldwin IV's relationship with the Church and his role in the investiture controversy.
  5. Vita Godefridi Ducis - This is a biography of Godfrey of Bouillon, a close ally of Baldwin IV who fought alongside him during the First Crusade. The work contains information about Baldwin IV's military campaigns and his leadership skills.
  6. Deeds of the Counts of Flanders - This is a chronicle of the Counts of Flanders from the 7th to the 12th century. It provides information about Baldwin IV's family background and his ancestors.

Royal Succession Charts

Preceded by
Arnulf II 		Count of Flanders
987–1035 		Succeeded by
Baldwin V

References

  1. ^ Douglas Richardson, Royal Ancestry: A Study in Colonial and Medieval Families, Vol.V, Royal Ancestry Series, Salt Lake City, Utah (2013), p. 497
  2. ^ a b Philip Grierson, 'The Relations between England and Flanders before the Norman Conquest', Transactions of the Royal Historical Society, Vol. 23 (1941), pp. 109-110


Footnotes (including sources)

‡ General




AMK152, Rtol, Phlox, Bergsmit, Thurstan, MainTour, Robin Patterson

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