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Battle of al-Mansurah

1250 • Nildelta Stadtkampf
Gaucher de Châtillon défend seul l'entrée d'une rue dans le faubourg de Minieh

Gaucher de Châtillon défend seul l'entrée d'une rue dans le faubourg de Minieh

Author: Karl GirardetLicense:PD
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Battle of Mansourah (1249)

Battle of Mansourah (1249)

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Gustave Doré - Count of Anjou in the battle of Masouri, 1250

Gustave Doré - Count of Anjou in the battle of Masouri, 1250

Author: Gustave DoréLicense:PD
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Statue de bronze de Jean, sire de Joinville, par Lescornel (1861), érigée à Joinville (Haute-Marne). Bas-relief représentant la bataille d'Al Mansourah en Egypte.

Statue de bronze de Jean, sire de Joinville, par Lescornel (1861), érigée à Joinville (Haute-Marne). Bas-relief représentant la bataille d'Al Mansourah en Egypte.

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Battle of Al Mansurah. BnF, Ms.Fr. 5716.

Battle of Al Mansurah. BnF, Ms.Fr. 5716.

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Battle of Al Mansurah. BnF, Ms.Fr. 5716.

Battle of Al Mansurah. BnF, Ms.Fr. 5716.

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Stained glass with the Church Militant: the battle of Mansurah, Moulins Cathedral, ca. 1500–1525.

Stained glass with the Church Militant: the battle of Mansurah, Moulins Cathedral, ca. 1500–1525.

Author: Marie-Lan NguyenLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

The Battle of Mansurah was fought from 8 to 11 February 1250, between Crusaders led by Louis IX, King of France, and Egyptian Ayyubid forces led by Sultana Shajar al-Durr, vizier Fakhr al-Din ibn al-Shaykh, Faris ad-Din Aktai, Baybars and Qutuz. It was fought in present-day Mansoura, Egypt. The Crusader force was enticed into entering the town where it was set upon by the Egyptian force. The Crusaders withdrew in disorder to their encampment where they were besieged by the Egyptians. The Crusaders broke out and withdrew to Damietta in early April.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Mamluk victory.

Mamluk Guard

  • Commander: Baibars
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: Gering

Kingdom of France

  • Commander: Robert von Artois †
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: Fast total

Strategic Context

Surprise attack on the Mamluk camp.

Conflict / War

Seventh Crusade

Crusader victory.

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