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This question would, under normal circumstances, be difficult to answer because Saladin won numerous victories against the Crusaders and, in theory, could have prompted different responses. However, this was not the case.

King Richard, who was the King of England and who commanded the Crusaders (he was not King of the Crusaders and had no legal standing over German, French, Byzantine, or Italian Crusaders), had a deep appreciation and respect for Saladin. (Saladin also admired and respected King Richard.) As one would imagine, Richard was disappointed, though, whenever he lost to Saladin.

The Pope had a consistently negative attitude towards Islam and was both frightened and angered by Saladin's victories as they threatened the vitality and strength of Oriental Christendom.

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