A version of Ernoul's chronicle suggests that the child Baldwin V was made heir, because the ailing Baldwin IV wanted to avoid a debate between his sisters' supporters about his succession.
Sebuah versi catatan sejarah Ernoul menunjukkan bahwa anak Baudouin V adalah pewaris, karena Baudouin IV yang sedang sakit ingin menghindari perdebatan antara para pendukung saudara perempuannya tentang suksesi.