The Crusades By Darkros Jan 1, 1096 1st Crusade occurs The 1st Crusade occured Jan 1, 1097 Crusaders capture Edessa Jan 1, 1144 Muslims declare war against Christian Crusaders Jan 1, 1187 Saladin, king of Egypt, takes back Jerusalem Jan 1, 1191 Crusaders take Acre Jan 1, 1198 Crusaders go to capture Jerusalem Jan 1, 1229 Crusaders finally claim Jerusalem Jan 1, 1244 Muslims take back Jerusalem Jan 1, 1291 Crusaders lose Acre to Muslims