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Kings' crusade
In the third crusade, which took place from 1189 to 1192, (or Kings' Crusade), the European Kings attempted to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Though it was a massive success, the kings never reconquered Jerusalem, the jewel of the crown.
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The Third Crusade lasted from 1189 until 1192. Also known as the Kings' Crusade.
it was lead by Emperor Alexus
The kings of England and France.
It was called the kings crusade because at the time Richard the lion heart and saladin had a fight against the holy land, they are both kings in some sort of way.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Church, itself, had very little to do with the Third Crusade, other than as a source of inspiration for the Kings involved. The Third Crusade was known as the Kings' Crusade, as it put an end to the war between France and England when their Kings united to take back Jerusalem from the Muslim forces.
The third crusade was also known as The Kings' Crusade, for the monarchs that participated directly in it: Richard Lionheart of England Philiip II of France and Frederick Barbarossa, the Holy Roman Emporer These men led armies to the holy land to recapture it from Saladin, who controlled the Egyptians and the Syrians. Frederick Barbarossa died on the way, and was replaced by Leopold V of Austria.
The Third or Kings Crusade began in 1189. This was an attempt by Europeans to recapture Jerusalem from Saladin. Although some of the Holy Land was recaptured, the Third Crusade fell short of its goal and failed to recapture Jerusalem.
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the third crusades was called the king's crusades, because they had favor in the king's eyes.