The Third Crusade

  • Jul 4, 1187

    Saladin takes control of most of Jerusalem by winning the Battle of Hattin.

    Saladin takes control of most of Jerusalem by winning the Battle of Hattin.
  • Mar 19, 1189

    The Third Crusade begins

    The Third Crusade begins
  • Apr 20, 1190

    Philip II arrives

    Philip II arrives
  • Jun 10, 1190

    Frederick I drowns and dies.

    Frederick I drowns and dies.
  • Jun 6, 1191

    Richard the lionheart arrives

    Richard the lionheart arrives
  • Sep 7, 1191

    September 7, 1191: Richard defeats Saladin in the Battle of Arsuf

    September 7, 1191: Richard defeats Saladin in the Battle of Arsuf
  • Nov 1, 1191

    Richard fails to capture Jerusalem

  • Sep 2, 1192

    The Third Crusade ends with the Treaty of Jaffa

    The Third Crusade ends with the Treaty of Jaffa