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Siege of Acre (1291)
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The siege of Acre took place in 1291 and resulted in the Crusaders' losing control of Acre to the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt. It is considered one of the most important battles of the period. Although
Matthieu de Clermont défend Ptolémaïs en 1291, by Dominique Papety (1815–49) at Salles des Croisades in Versailles
Matthieu de Clermont défend Ptolémaïs en 1291, by Dominique Papety (1815–49) at Salles des Croisades in Versailles
The fall of Tripoli in 1289 triggered frantic preparations to save Acre.
The fall of Tripoli in 1289 triggered frantic preparations to save Acre.
The city of Acre fell in 1291, and its Latin Christian population was killed or enslaved.
The city of Acre fell in 1291, and its Latin Christian population was killed or enslaved.
Henry II of Cyprus
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Henry II was the last crowned King of Jerusalem and also ruled as King of Cyprus. He was of the Lusignan dynasty.
Siege of Acre (1291)
…conquered the County of Tripoli in 1289. Qalawun concluded a ten-year truce with the Kingdom of Jerusalem in 1284. Following the fall of Tripoli, King Henry II, son of Hugh III, sent seneschal Jean de Grailly to warn European monarchs of the critical situation in the Levant. Pope Nicholas IV supported Jean by…
Silver 'gros grand' coin issued in the reign of Henry II. This silver denomination replaced the 'white bezants' and are notable for the western style
Silver 'gros grand' coin issued in the reign of Henry II. This silver denomination replaced the 'white bezants' and are notable for the western style depiction of a king enthroned which replaced the Byzantine style.