Third Crusade (jan 1, 1189 – jan 1, 1192)
Description:
Reaction to the fall of Jerusalem to the Muslim forces under SaladinThree major monarchs agreed to lead their forces in person.
Frederick Barbarossa of Germany
Richard I of England
Philip II of France
Was a failure.
Richard negotiated with Saladin where he agreed to allow Christians free access to Jerusalem
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1189
jan 1, 1192
~ 3 years