1107 ⟶ Sigurd I of Norway's Crusade to the Holy Land
1111: Sigurd I of Norway becomes the first Norwegian king to...
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⚔️ Crusader Siege and Capture of Jerusalem
the Siege of Jerusalem by European Crusaders.⟶
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Israel⚔️ Sigurd I of Norway's Crusade to the Holy Land
1111: Sigurd I of Norway becomes the first Norwegian king to embark on a crusade to the Holy Land. He fights in Lisbon and on various Mediterranean isles and helps the King of Jerusalem to take Sidon from the Muslims.⟶
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PortugalIsrael
Lebanon⚔️ Second Crusade Launched
1148: The Second Crusade is launched in response to the fall of the County of Edessa.⟶
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Turkey⚔️ Preparations for the Third Crusade
1192: The Third Crusade is an attempt by European leaders to wrest the Holy Land from Saladin.⟶
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United KingdomFrance⚔️ Richard I Defeats Saladin at Arsuf
On September 7, Saladin is defeated by Richard I of England at the Battle of Arsuf.⟶
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EgyptFrance⚔️ Richard the Lionheart's Victory at the Battle of Jaffa
In the Battle of Jaffa, King Richard the Lionheart defeats Saladin.⟶
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