jan 16, 1143 - Fulk dies

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Left Melisende, and his children Baldwin and Amalric behind.
Loss of military power, allowing Zengi, Lord of Mosul to attack Edessa.
Baldwin came to the throne aged 13, Melisende acted as regent.
Initially showed no interest in governing but went to Antioch with the Templars to produce a truce with Nurredin.
He authorised Beatrice's sale of Edessa and then turned attention to Antioch - Raymond had died and their son was only 5, she needed a husband but turned down everyone sent until the siege of Ascalon and ruled on her son's behalf. When Bohemond III was ready to rule, Constance continued herself.
Baldwin chose Bohemond as ruler over Constance.