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Internal divisions within Outremer, including the reign of Baldwin IV and his successors.
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The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187 (A-level only)
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Internal divisions within Outremer, including the reign of Baldwin IV and his successors
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What was a significant internal division within the Crusader states during the reign of Baldwin IV?
Direct answer
The struggle for power between Baldwin IV and his sister Sibylla was a significant internal division within the Crusader states.
Key terms
- Outremer: The term used to refer to the Crusader states established in the Levant during the Crusades.
- Regency: A period of governance by a regent, often due to the ruler's incapacity, as seen during Baldwin IV's reign.
Common trap
Overlooking the impact of Baldwin IV's illness: Emphasize how his illness led to a regency and increased factionalism, which weakened the state.
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