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.

Preparations

The new pope, Gregory VIII proclaimed that the capture of Jerusalem was punishment for the sins of Christians across Europe. The cry went up for a new crusade to the Holy Land. Henry II of England and Philip II of France ended their war with each other, and both imposed a "Saladin tithe" on their citizens to finance the venture. In England the archbishop of Canterbury made a tour through Wales, convincing 3000 men-at-arms to take up the cross, recorded in the Itinerary of Giraldus Cambrensis.

Related Topics:
Gregory VIII - Henry II of England - Philip II of France - Saladin tithe - Giraldus Cambrensis

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