Baldwin V was born in 1177-1178 to Sibylla, sister of King Baldwin IV. Baldwin IV contracted leprosy, preventing him from having children. Sibylla married Guy of Lusignan in 1180, becoming queen
Imperial banner featured black eagle on golden background. Eagle's claws and beak were red from late 13th century. Double-headed eagle adopted from early 15th century
Crusades first referred to Christian military expeditions to Holy Land. First Crusade (1095-1099) established Kingdom of Jerusalem. Crusades numbered 1-8 or 9, with some smaller expeditions included. Crusader invasions of Egypt (1154-1169) led to Fatimid fall. Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) aimed at Byzantine empire
Balian was born around 1143, youngest son of Barisan of Ibelin. He married Maria Comnena, becoming stepfather to King Amalric's daughter Isabella. Balian held Ibelin as vassal of Baldwin and indirectly of king
High Middle Ages began with Byzantine decline and Norman rise. Great Schism split Western and Eastern churches in 1054. Holy Roman Emperors reached peak under Salians in Germany. Norman conquest of England in 1066 marked end of Viking age. France saw decline of monarchy, rise of Aquitaine and Normandy magnates
Created in 1099 by Crusaders after First Crusade to recapture Jerusalem. Controlled coastal lands from Jaffa to Beirut, including major cities like Acre. First king was Godfrey of Bouillon, with small garrison and Norman patriarch