Baldwin I was the youngest son of which count?
Eustace II, Count of Boulogne
Raymond of Poitiers
Hugh of Vermandois
Geoffrey of Villehardouin
Answer
Eustace II, Count of Boulogne, was the father of Baldwin I, who would later become the first Count of Edessa and King of Jerusalem. Eustace was a prominent figure in Northern France, known for his military prowess and political influence. He played a significant role in the early Crusades and was a key leader in the capture of Jerusalem in 1099
Baldwin I of Jerusalem: Unveiling the Crusading Monarch's Legacy
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