8 July 1187
Battle of Hittin
Saladin defeats the Franks. Defeats the Christians in a campaign to drive them out of Palestine. 20,000 Franks including Guy de Lusignan are captured
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Saladin defeats the Franks. Defeats the Christians in a campaign to drive them out of Palestine. 20,000 Franks including Guy de Lusignan are captured
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