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Siege of Ascalon (1247) 1247

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1247Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationIsraelNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
ParticipantsAyyubid Sultanate, Knights HospitallerWikidata P710
Coordinates31.6619, 34.5461Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Ascalon was launched by the Ayyubid sultan As-Salih Ayyub against the Hospitaller garrison of Ascalon, resulting in the Ayyubids taking control of Ascalon.

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Location

31.6619, 34.5461 · Israel

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