The third crusade

The fall of jerusalem

Oct 2, 1187

After many years the the muslim empire, led bu Saladin decided to retake Jerusalem with brute force.

The call of the crusade

Mar 18, 1189

After Jerusalem fell into the hands od Saladin all of Christendom were pleading for a third crusade which they would recieve

Richard saves up money for crusade

Mar 18, 1190

He raised money for the enterprise by the persecution and robbery of the Jews the imposition of an unusual tax upon all classes the sale of offices, dignities, and the royal lands

The Death of Frederick Barbarossa, the German Emperor

Apr 11, 1191

As he goes to bathe in the river he drowns.

The siege of Acre.

Nov 12, 1191

The crusadres finnaly reach the holy land and settle to besiege Acre.

Capture of Acre

Dec 14, 1192

After months of defending the walls the garrison finnaly give in.

Richard and Saladin make a truce.

Apr 12, 1193

Richard wanders for many years taunted by Saladins army and finnaly has no choice but ti turn back.