Battle of Montgisard (1177)

Battle of Montgisard (Kingdom of Jerusalem & Knights Templar vs Ayyubid dynasty) took place in 1177 during Crusader battles between 1149 and 1189.

Battle facts

• Year: 1177
• Date: 25 November 1177
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Crusader battles between 1149 and 1189
• Side A: Kingdom of Jerusalem, Knights Templar
• Side B: Ayyubid dynasty
• Commanders (A): Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, Renaud de Châtillon, Eudes de Saint-Amand
• Commanders (B): Saladin, Taqi al-Din Umar
• Casualties: 1,850 casualties 1,100 killed 750 wounded (Kingdom of Jerusalem & Knights Templar), Most of the army killed (Ayyubid dynasty)
• Outcome: Crusader victory
• Coordinates: 31.860°, 34.920°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Montgisard · Wikidata entry