Battle between the Muslim sultan Saladin and the Christian King of Jerusalem, Baldwin IV, that occurred in August 1179. It began on 23 August 1179 in what is now Israel and lasted until 30 August 1179 (about 7 days). The setting was Daughters of Jacob Bridge. It was part of Crusader battles between 1149 and 1189. Those involved included the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Ayyubid Sultanate.
Before and after
- from 1171 to 1341Ayyubid dynasty
- 1177Construction of pont Saint-Bénézet
- 1178Construction of Veliky Ustyug
- 1179Origins of Dover Castle
- from 23 August 1179 to 30 August 1179Battle of Jacob's Ford
- from 1180 to 1185Genpei War
- 24 June 1182Birth of Francis of Assisi
- from 30 September 1183 to 6 October 1183Battle of Al-Fule
- from November 1183 to December 1183Siege of Kerak
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The era
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