Potential Question #8- The Third/Kings’ Crusade – Richard I & Phillip II & Frederick I vs. Saladin Flashcards
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The Third Crusade was also referred to as what? Why?
Called Kings’ Crusade
Three of the best kings in Europe fought
The Three Kings in the Third Crusade were-
Richard the Lionhearted/Richard I of England – King John’s brother
Phillip II of France
Frederick I (Barbarossa) of Germany
Who did the three European kings fight?
They fought the Muslim leader Saladin
Who was the first king to dip?
Why?
Phillip II claimed he got sick and left with his army
He may have faked it because he realized the weak King John was ruling England
He took back Normandy from England while Richard was fighting
Who was the second king unable to fight after Phillip II?
Why?
Frederick fell off his horse and into a river
He drowned because he was wearing heavy armor
His armies also left
(Richard was left to fight Saladin with his armies alone)
How was the relationship between Richard and Saladin?
Although they were enemies, Richard and Saladin greatly respected each other
When Richard’s horse died, Saladin stopped the fighting and gave Richard a horse
When Richard became severely sick, Saladin stopped the fighting and had his best doctors heal Richard
How did this war end?
Eventually, Saladin made a deal with Richard: The Muslims stayed in control of Jerusalem, but Christians were free to visit the city
How did the Pope feel about the deal made between Richard and Saladin?
The Pope was furious, and started the Fourth Crusade.
