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The Crusaders won the Battle of Ascalon on August 12, 1099, routing the Fatimid
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August 12

Crusaders Win at Ascalon: The First Crusade's Final Victory

The Crusaders won the Battle of Ascalon on August 12, 1099, routing the Fatimid army sent to reclaim Jerusalem. The city had fallen to the Crusaders five weeks earlier. Godfrey of Bouillon refused the title of King of Jerusalem — he wouldn't wear a crown of gold where Christ had worn thorns. He accepted 'Defender of the Holy Sepulchre' instead. He died a year later. Jerusalem changed hands several more times.

August 12, 1099

927 years ago

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