♂ Baldwin IV of Flanders

980 - 1035

 

Count of Flanders, The Bearded

Baldwin IV of Flanders
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Parents
Arnulf II of Flanders
Arnulf II of Flanders
0960 - 0987
Children
Baldwin V of Flanders
Baldwin V of Flanders
1012 - 1067

In contrast to his predecessors Baldwin turned his attention eastward, leaving the southern part of his territory in the hands of his vassals the counts of Guînes , Hesdin , and St. Pol .

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980

980 • Foundation by Notger of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège which will remain an independent state inside the Holy Roman Empire for more than 800 years, and where the Walloon language will develop.

1012


Aug 19
Age: 32y
1012 Gregory VI becomes antipope.

1035


May 30
Age: 55y
1035 • Construction on the cathedral of Saint Sabino begins in Bari.

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