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The Siege of Acre was one of the first confrontations of the Third Crusade, lasting from August 28, 1189 until July 12, 1191, and the first time in history that the King of Jerusalem was compelled to personally see to the defense of the Holy Land. It was also the deadliest event of the whole period of the Crusades for the Christian ruling class of the east. Military Illustration, Medieval Warfare, Knight Templar, Historical Warriors, High Middle Ages, The Crusades, Medieval Ages, Medieval Knights, Ancient Warfare

The Siege of Acre was one of the first confrontations of the Third Crusade, lasting from August 28, 1189 until July 12, 1191, and the first time in history that the King of Jerusalem was compelled to personally see to the defense of the Holy Land. It was also the deadliest event of the whole period of the Crusades for the Christian ruling class of the east.

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August 28 430 Saint Augustine, the great Christian theologian, died at age 75. 476 the western Roman Empire founded by Augustus in 27 BC ended at Ravenna, where Emperor Romulus Augustulus was deposed by the barbarian leader Odoacer (Germanic chieftain). 489 Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths defeated Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy. 1189 Third Crusade: the Crusaders began the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan. 1296 After the Scots were defeated at the Battle of…

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