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Baldwin V of Jerusalem

Baldwin V (d. 1186), the son of Sibylla (daughter of Amalric I) by her first husband, William of Montferrat[?], was the nominal king of Jerusalem from 1183 to 1186, under the regency of Raymund of Tripoli[?]. His reign is marked by the advance of Saladin and by dissensions between the government and Guy of Lusignan.

Preceded by:
Baldwin IV

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