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Siege of Acre

1189 - 1191 • Levante Belagerung
Philippe Auguste et Richard Cœur de Lion reçoivent les clés d'Acre (1191). Enluminure des Grandes Chroniques de France, vers 1375-1380. Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, département des Manuscrits, Français 2813, folio 238 verso.

Philippe Auguste et Richard Cœur de Lion reçoivent les clés d'Acre (1191). Enluminure des Grandes Chroniques de France, vers 1375-1380. Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, département des Manuscrits, Français 2813, folio 238 verso.

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Le siège de Saint-Jean-d'Acre (1189-1191). Grandes chroniques de France.

Le siège de Saint-Jean-d'Acre (1189-1191). Grandes chroniques de France.

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Siege of Acre from BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 24v

Siege of Acre from BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 24v

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Batailles du Moyen age 7e Feuille = Schlachten des Mittelalters 7tes Blatt:..

Batailles du Moyen age 7e Feuille = Schlachten des Mittelalters 7tes Blatt:..

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Conquest of Acre, 1191

Conquest of Acre, 1191

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"Giuseppe Bezzuoli (1784 - 1855). Un grande protagonista della pittura romantica" (2022 exhibition)

"Giuseppe Bezzuoli (1784 - 1855). Un grande protagonista della pittura romantica" (2022 exhibition)

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French: Richard Coeur de Lion à la bataille de Saint-Jean d'AcreRichard the Lionheart at the Battle of Saint John of Acretitle QS:P1476,fr:"Richard Coeur de Lion à la bataille de Saint-Jean d'Acre"label QS:Lfr,"Richard Coeur de Lion à la bataille de Saint-Jean d'Acre"label QS:Len,"Richard the Lionheart at the Battle of Saint John of Acre"

French: Richard Coeur de Lion à la bataille de Saint-Jean d'AcreRichard the Lionheart at the Battle of Saint John of Acretitle QS:P1476,fr:"Richard Coeur de Lion à la bataille de Saint-Jean d'Acre"label QS:Lfr,"Richard Coeur de Lion à la bataille de Saint-Jean d'Acre"label QS:Len,"Richard the Lionheart at the Battle of Saint John of Acre"

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Conquesta de Sant Joan d'Acre

Conquesta de Sant Joan d'Acre

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La prise de Saint-Jean-d'Acre (1191). Miniature extraite des Grandes Chroniques de France, dernier quart du XIVe siècle.

La prise de Saint-Jean-d'Acre (1191). Miniature extraite des Grandes Chroniques de France, dernier quart du XIVe siècle.

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Richard2

Richard2

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Richard Çœur de Lion Having the Saracens Beheaded

Richard Çœur de Lion Having the Saracens Beheaded

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Philippe Auguste assiège Acre durant la troisième croisade. Enluminure des Grandes Chroniques de France, XIVe siècle. Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des manuscrits, Français 2813, folio 237 recto.

Philippe Auguste assiège Acre durant la troisième croisade. Enluminure des Grandes Chroniques de France, XIVe siècle. Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des manuscrits, Français 2813, folio 237 recto.

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Siège de Ptolémaïs (juillet 1191)

Siège de Ptolémaïs (juillet 1191)

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Siège d'Acre

Siège d'Acre

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W. H. Overend - Crusaders and Saracens (naval battle near Accra, 1190)

W. H. Overend - Crusaders and Saracens (naval battle near Accra, 1190)

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Sketch of the Crusader's siege of Acre in 1189

Sketch of the Crusader's siege of Acre in 1189

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Historical Overview

The siege of Acre was the first significant counterattack by Guy of Jerusalem against Saladin, Sultan of Egypt. This pivotal siege formed part of what later became known as the Third Crusade. The siege lasted from August 1189 until July 1191, at which time the city's coastal position meant the attacking Latin forces were unable to fully capture the city and Egyptian forces led by Saladin were unable to fully relieve it, with both sides receiving supplies and resources by sea. It concluded as a key victory for the Crusaders and a serious setback for Saladin's ambition to destroy the Crusader states.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Crusader victory.

Crusaders (3rd C.)

  • Commander: Richard Löwenherz
  • Strength: ca. 25.000
  • Casualties: Hoch

Ayyubid Garrison

  • Commander: Meshtub
  • Strength: ca. 6.000
  • Casualties: Total

Strategic Context

Recapturing the most important port in the Levant.

Conflict / War

Third Crusade

Crusader victory.

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