Siege of Ascalon (1153)

Siege of Ascalon (Kingdom of Jerusalem & Knights Templar & Knights Hospitaller vs Fatimid Caliphate) took place in 1153 during Crusader battles between 1149 and 1189.

Battle facts

• Year: 1153
• Date: 1153-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Crusader battles between 1149 and 1189
• Side A: Kingdom of Jerusalem, Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller
• Side B: Fatimid Caliphate
• Commanders (A): Baldwin III of Jerusalem, Gerard of Sidon, Bernard de Tremelay, Hugues Salomon du Quiliou, Raymond du Puy
• Commanders (B): Ibn al-Sallar
• Casualties: Total unknown 40 Templars killed (side A)
• Outcome: Crusader victory, fall of Ascalon
• Coordinates: 31.667°, 34.548°

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Wikipedia article on Siege of Ascalon · Wikidata entry

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