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King Baldwin IV
King Baldwin IV, also known as the Leper King, was born in 1161 to King Amalric I and his second wife, Agnes of Courtenay. From a young age, Baldwin showed great promise as a leader and was known for his intelligence and diplomatic skills. However, at the age of 13, he was diagnosed with leprosy, which would plague him for the rest of his life.