Third Crusade

The Third Crusade (1189–1192) was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin. It is sometimes referred to as the Kings' Crusade.

Aftermath

Richard was captured by Duke Leopold, whose pride had been wounded when Richard tore his standard from the walls of Acre. It took a ransom of 150,000 marks for Richard to be released. Richard returned to England in 1194 and died of an arrow wound in 1199 at the age of 42.

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1194 - 1199

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Shortly after Richard's departure, Saladin died, leaving behind only one piece of gold and 47 pieces of silver; he had given the rest away to his poor subjects.

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The failure of the Third Crusade would lead to the call for a Fourth Crusade six years later.

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Accounts of events surrounding the Third Crusade were written by Ambrose the poet and Giraldus Cambrensis.

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Ambrose the poet - Giraldus Cambrensis

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