The Third Crusade

  • Saladin takes control of most of Jerusalem by winning the Battle of Hattin.
    Jul 4, 1187

    Saladin takes control of most of Jerusalem by winning the Battle of Hattin.

  • The Third Crusade begins
    Mar 19, 1189

    The Third Crusade begins

  • Philip II arrives
    Apr 20, 1190

    Philip II arrives

  • Frederick I drowns and dies.
    Jun 10, 1190

    Frederick I drowns and dies.

  • Richard the lionheart arrives
    Jun 6, 1191

    Richard the lionheart arrives

  • September 7, 1191: Richard defeats Saladin in the Battle of Arsuf
    Sep 7, 1191

    September 7, 1191: Richard defeats Saladin in the Battle of Arsuf

  • Nov 1, 1191

    Richard fails to capture Jerusalem

  • The Third Crusade ends with the Treaty of Jaffa
    Sep 2, 1192

    The Third Crusade ends with the Treaty of Jaffa