Siege of Damietta (1169) 1169
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1169 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Egypt | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Crusader invasions of Egypt | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Byzantine Empire, Fatimid Caliphate, Kingdom of Jerusalem, Zengid dynasty | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 31.4167, 31.8167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Damietta (1169), which began on 27 October, is considered one of the largest battles of the Crusader invasions of Egypt.
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