THE THIRD CRUSADEThe date was 1189 (the date) Richard 1, the king of England (the Lionheart) , Phillip of France and emperor Frederick of Germany. The Muslim Turks (now known as the Saracens) were led by Saladin a brilliant soldier.(the Leader) The christen Crusade were all armed and trained very well. (Took part) Saladin and the Saracens had taken over Jerusalem once again. The christens tried to win it back. Frederick drowned while crossing a river but his men decided to pickle his body in vinegar and take it with them. Richard and Phillip the two leaders spent most of there time arguing. Soon after they captured a town near Jerusalem, Phillip returned home. Richard and Saladin agreed to make peace (what happened) A draw. The Saladin promised not to attack any more Christians who wanted to visit the Holy Land. (The Result) |
The Second crusadeThe date was 1147 (the date) Emperor Conrad of Germany and King Louis Vll of France. (the Leader) Well- armored German and French knights. They went in an attempt to win back some of the land the Turks had taken. (took Part) The Crusade was abandoned. The Turks kept hold of the land. By 1187 Jerusalem had been recaptured by the Turks. (The Result ) |