Baldwin IV, Count of Hainaut

Baldwin IV (1108 – November 8, 1171) was count of Hainaut from 1120 to his death. He was the son of Baldwin III, Count of Hainaut, and Yolande de Wassenberg.

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History

Also known as Baldwin the Builder, he purchased the property of Ath in 1158 and built the Burbant tower. He ceded the locality of Braine-la-Willotte also known as Braine-le-Comte to the chapter of Sainte-Waudru in 1158. In 1159, he incorporated the seigniory of Chimay and in 1160, the châtellenies of Valencians and of Ostrevent.

Family

Baldwin married Alice of Namur, heiress of Namur, and had the following issue:

References

  1. ^ Detlev Schwennicke, Europaische Stammtafeln, New Series, Vol. XXVII, Tafel 32.

See also

Preceded by
Baldwin III
Count of Hainaut
1120–1171
Succeeded by
Baldwin V