♂ 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 • King Máel Coluim mac Cináeda of Alba reputedly defeats a Danish army at Cruden Bay in Buchan.

1035


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

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