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
Key Figures & Places
First Crusade
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Godfrey of Bouillon
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Battle of Ascalon
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Fatimid
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Al-Afdal Shahanshah
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Fatimid
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First Crusade
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Fatimid Caliphate
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Godfrey of Bouillon
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Battle of Ascalon
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Al-Afdal Shahanshah
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Fatimides
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