Siege of Acre (1189–1191) 1189
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1189 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Israel | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Third Crusade | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Armenian Principality of Cilicia, Ayyubid Sultanate, Holy Roman Empire, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of England, Kingdom of France, Kingdom of Jerusalem, Kingdom of Sicily, Knights Hospitaller, Knights Templar, Order of Saint Lazarus, Papal States, Republic of Genoa, Republic of Pisa | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 32.9275, 35.0817 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Acre was the first significant counterattack by Guy of Jerusalem against Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria. This pivotal siege formed part of what later became known as the Third Crusade. The siege lasted from August 1189 until July 1191, at which time the city's coastal position meant the attacking Latin forces were unable to fully capture the city and Saladin was unable to fully relieve it, with both sides receiving supplies and resources by sea. It concluded as a key victory for the Crusaders and a serious setback for Saladin's ambition to destroy the Crusader states.
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