Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut facts for kids
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Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut
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| Born | 1150 |
| Died | 17 December 1195 (age 45) |
| Noble family | House of Flanders |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret I, Countess of Flanders |
| Father | Baldwin IV, Count of Hainaut |
| Mother | Alice of Namur |
Baldwin V of Hainaut (born 1150 – died December 17, 1195) was an important ruler in medieval Europe. He was the count of Hainaut from 1171 to 1195. He also became the margrave of Namur as Baldwin I (1189–1195). Later, he ruled as the count of Flanders as Baldwin VIII (1191–1195).
Becoming a Powerful Count
Baldwin V was the son of Baldwin IV, Count of Hainaut. He was known for his striking blue eyes. He inherited the County of Hainaut from his father.
Gaining Namur
Baldwin had a special connection to Namur. His mother, Alice of Namur, was from the ruling family there. In 1182, his uncle, the Count of Namur-Luxembourg, became very ill and blind. Baldwin visited him in Luxembourg. His uncle confirmed that Baldwin would be his heir. This meant Baldwin would take over Namur.
The powerful Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa approved this plan. This happened on May 22, 1184, at a big meeting called the Diet of Pentecost in Mainz. At this event, Baldwin even carried the emperor's sword. This showed his high status.
Ruling Flanders
Baldwin also gained control of Flanders. He did this through his marriage in 1169. He married Margaret I of Flanders, who was the Countess of Flanders. She was a distant cousin who had been widowed. This marriage brought the rich County of Flanders under Baldwin's rule.
Baldwin V was buried at the Saint Waudru monastery. His tomb was placed before the altar of Blessed James the apostle.
Baldwin's Family
Baldwin and Margaret had several children. Many of them became important rulers themselves.
- Isabelle of Hainaut (born 1170 – died 1190) married King Philip II of France. She became Queen of France.
- Baldwin VI of Hainaut (born 1171 – died 1205) followed his father as Count of Hainaut and Flanders. He later became a Latin Emperor.
- Yolanda of Flanders (born 1175 – died 1219) married Peter II of Courtenay. She also became a Latin Emperor.
- Philip I of Namur (born 1175 – died 1212) became the Marquis of Namur.
- Henry of Flanders (born 1176 – died 1216) also became a Latin Emperor.
- Sybille of Hainaut (born 1179 – died 1217) married Guichard IV, Sire de Beaujeu.
- Eustace of Flanders (died 1219) was a regent for the Kingdom of Thessalonica.
- Godfrey of Hainaut
See also
In Spanish: Balduino V de Henao para niños
- Counts of Hainaut family tree
- Counts of Flanders family tree
