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  • Holy Roman Empire
    1189
    Crusades

    Ultimatum and Challenge

    Holy Roman Empire
    1189

    Frederick sent an ultimatum to Saladin, demanding the return of Palestine and challenging him to battle and in May 1189, Frederick's host departed for Byzantium.




  • Acre
    Monday Aug 28, 1189
    Crusades

    Siege of Acre (1189)

    Acre
    Monday Aug 28, 1189

    Richard I and Philip II of France agreed to go on the Crusade in January 1188. Arriving in the Holy Land, Richard had led his support to the stalemated siege of Acre. The Muslim defenders surrendered on 12 July 1191.




  • Sharqia, Egypt
    1189 BC
    Ancient Egypt

    Start of the Twentieth Dynasty

    Sharqia, Egypt
    1189 BC

    A period of anarchy at the end of Twosret's short reign saw a native reaction to foreign control leading to the execution of Bay and the enthronement of Setnakhte, establishing the Twentieth Dynasty.




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