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jun 22, 1187 - Salah al-Din Captures Jerusalem

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Salah al-Din, general of Saljuqs and founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty, takes back Jerusalem from the Crusaders. Unlike the Crusaders, however, he shows mercy against non-Muslims civilians, and is revered as a noble warrior by Christian forces. Ultimately sparks the third Crusade.

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jun 22, 1187
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~ 839 years ago