Wars, politics & history

Crusader invasions of Egypt

from 1163 to 1169

Failed campaigns against Egypt undertaken by the Kingdom of Jerusalem (1154-1169). It began in 1163 and lasted until 1169 (about 6 years). The setting was Lower Egypt. It was part of Crusader battles between 1149 and 1189. Those involved included the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the Byzantine Empire, the Fatimid Caliphate and Zengid dynasty.

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