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Baldwin of Bourcq, was crowned Baldwin II King of Jerusalem, on Easter Sunday, April 14, 1118, in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, succeeding his cousin Baldwin I. He was known as a warrior-king and focused on expanding the kingdom while defending against Seljuk and Fatimid invasions. He also established the military order of the Knights Templar.
He died on August 21, 1131, passing the throne to his daughter, Queen Melisende.
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