Baldwin IV of Jerusalem vs Roderic

Baldwin IV, despite suffering from leprosy, led a small force to victory against Saladin's larger army at Montgisard. Saladin was forced to retreat to Egypt, and the victory boosted Christian morale in the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

Baldwin IV led a relief force to the Siege of Kerak, where Saladin was besieging the castle. Baldwin's arrival forced Saladin to lift the siege, demonstrating Baldwin's continued military leadership despite his illness.

Due to his worsening leprosy, Baldwin appointed Guy of Lusignan as regent. This decision proved disastrous, as Guy's incompetence led to internal strife and ultimately the loss of Jerusalem.

Baldwin IV had his nephew, Baldwin V, crowned co-king to ensure a smooth succession and prevent Guy of Lusignan from inheriting the throne. This move aimed to stabilize the kingdom but failed after Baldwin IV's death.

Roderic's claim to the throne was contested by Achila, son of Wittiza, who controlled the northeastern part of the kingdom. This civil war divided Visigothic forces and resources, contributing to the kingdom's inability to effectively resist the Muslim invasion in 711.

Roderic became king of the Visigoths after the death of King Wittiza. His accession was disputed by Wittiza's family, leading to a civil war. This internal division weakened the Visigothic Kingdom and made it vulnerable to external threats.

Roderic led the Visigothic army against an invading Muslim force under Tariq ibn Ziyad at the Battle of Guadalete. The Visigoths were decisively defeated, and Roderic was killed in the battle. This defeat marked the end of the Visigothic Kingdom and the beginning of Muslim rule in Hispania.