Capture of Acre
Acre falls to the Crusaders after Richard I defeats Saladins Army
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1191 in Iraq
Explore 5 historical events and records for Iraq in 1191.
Historical records for Iraq in 1191
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July
Siege of Acre
Acre falls to the Crusaders after Richard I defeats Saladins Army
September
Battle of Arsuf
Richard the Lionheart defeats Salladin in battle en Route to Jaffa. Richard I the Lionheart is ambushed by Saladin at Arsouf en route to Ascalon
Other events (month unknown)
Massacre
Richard I orders the slaughter of 2,700 captured from Acre after the peace is broken
Siege of Acre
Richard I proposes his sister marry Saladins brother & receive Jerusalem as a present. Richard I orders the slaughter of 2,700 captured from Acre after the peace is broken
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