19 August 1012 - 1 September 1067
House: House of Flanders
Titles: Count of Flanders, Regent of Francia
Baldwin V served as the Count of Flanders from 1035 until his passing in 1067. His rule was marked by the strategic union of the counties of Flanders and Hainaut, and he maintained strong connections with the Anglo-Saxon monarchy. His son-in-law, William the Conqueror, who was married to his daughter Matilda, eventually overthrew this monarchy.
Born to Baldwin IV of Flanders and Ogive of Luxembourg, Baldwin V married Adela of France in 1028. Their union produced three offspring: Baldwin VI, Matilda, and Robert I. Baldwin V’s tenure as count was characterized by a notable alliance with Duke Godfrey III of Lower Lorraine and by hosting the exiled Queen Emma of Normandy. His political influence extended to serving as co-regent for Philip I of France alongside Anne of Kiev from 1060 to 1067.
Death: Died at the age of 55; circumstances of death not specified. Burial place not known.
Reign: 32 years and 109 days
Children: Baldwin VI, Matilda (Queen of England), Robert I
Marriages: Adela of France
Parents: Father: Baldwin IV, Count of Flanders; Mother: Ogive of Luxembourg