Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191. Richard son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and second Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199). During the Third Crusade (1189-1192) Richard led the crusaders against the great Muslim leader, Saladin. After capturing Acre Richard led his army of 30, 000 towards Jaffa (Joppa), on the way defeating the Saracens at Arsuf, 30 miles from Jaffa. Wood engraving circa 1880

1157-1199 1191 Acre Angevin Aquitaine Arsuf Capturing Coeur Crusade Crusaders Defeating Jaffa Joppa Plantagenet Religon Saladin Saracens

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