Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Baldwin I Biography and Timeline

Follow Baldwin I through 6 dated historical records for Turkey.

Baldwin I, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1203–1205Years on this page

1203

Succession

Emperor · Istanbul · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

Succeeds as Emperor of a new Latin empire, formerly Baldwin IX of Flanders

Role range: 1202-1204 – 1203-1205

1205

Arrest of Baldwin I

Emperor · Adrianople · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

Arrested by the Bulgars then blinded, dies in captivity

Role range: 1202-1204 – 1203-1205

Battle of Adrianople

Emperor · Adrianople · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

Defeated & captured by the Bulgarian King Kaloyan. Arrested by the Bulgars then blinded, dies in captivity. After victory over Baldwin I at Adrianople, the Bulgars overrun Thrace & Macedonia

Role range: 1202-1204 – 1203-1205

Invasion of Macedonia

Emperor · Adrianople · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

After victory over the Baldwin I at Adrianople, the Bulgars overrun Thrace & Macedonia

Role range: 1202-1204 – 1203-1205

Invasion of Thrace

Emperor · Adrianople · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

After victory over the Baldwin I at Adrianople, the Bulgars overrun Thrace & Macedonia

Role range: 1202-1204 – 1203-1205

Death of Baldwin I

Emperor · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

Death of Baldwin I, captured & dies in captivity

Role range: 1202-1204 – 1203-1205

Records, sources and methodology

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