Battle of Montgisard (1177 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1177 AD
Date: 1177-11-25
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: approx. 1,850 casualties 1,100 killed 750 woundedMost of the army killed
Outcome: Crusader victory
Coordinates: 31.860°, 34.920°