Spring – King
Henry II and
Philip II (Augustus) meet at
Le Mans, with Archbishop
Josias (or Joscius) in attendance. Both kings agree to peace terms, and to contribute to a joint Crusade. It is decided to raise a new tax to pay for the expedition. This tax, known as the
Saladin Tithe, is imposed on the people of
England and
France to raise funds for the
Third Crusade.
November –
Richard of Poitou, son of Henry II, allies himself with Philip II and pays him homage. He promises to concede his rights to both
Normandy and
Anjou. Henry is overpowered by Richard's supporters, who chase him from Le Mans to
Angers. They force him to accept peace by conceding to all demands, including the recognition of Richard as his successor.[1]
The
Cutting of the Elm: A meeting of Henry II and Philip II in the field at
Gisors, in Normandy. It marks the Franco-Norman peace negotiations, following the
Fall of Jerusalem (see
1187).
Levant
Spring –
Siege of Tyre: Muslim forces under Saladin withdraw from
Tyre after a 1½-month siege. For the Crusaders, the city-port becomes a strategic rallying point for the Christian revival during the Third Crusade.
May 14 – Saladin begins a campaign and marches north but finds
Tripoli too strong to be besieged. He decides to take other Crusader fortifications and signs an 8-month truce with Prince
Bohemond III of Antioch.
May – Saladin besieges the
Hospitaller fortress of
Krak des Chevaliers, in Syria. Seeing that the castle is too well defended, instead he decides to march on the Castle of
Margat, which he also fails to capture.[2]
July – Saladin marches through the
Buqaia, and occupies
Jabala and
Lattakieh. From Lattakieh he turns inland and, after a few days of fierce fighting, takes
Sahyun Castle (called Castle of Saladin) on
July 29.[3]
Spring – Henry II institutes legal reforms that give the
Crown more control over the administration of justice. He orders
Newgate Prison be built in
London.[4]
Spring – King
Henry II and
Philip II (Augustus) meet at
Le Mans, with Archbishop
Josias (or Joscius) in attendance. Both kings agree to peace terms, and to contribute to a joint Crusade. It is decided to raise a new tax to pay for the expedition. This tax, known as the
Saladin Tithe, is imposed on the people of
England and
France to raise funds for the
Third Crusade.
November –
Richard of Poitou, son of Henry II, allies himself with Philip II and pays him homage. He promises to concede his rights to both
Normandy and
Anjou. Henry is overpowered by Richard's supporters, who chase him from Le Mans to
Angers. They force him to accept peace by conceding to all demands, including the recognition of Richard as his successor.[1]
The
Cutting of the Elm: A meeting of Henry II and Philip II in the field at
Gisors, in Normandy. It marks the Franco-Norman peace negotiations, following the
Fall of Jerusalem (see
1187).
Levant
Spring –
Siege of Tyre: Muslim forces under Saladin withdraw from
Tyre after a 1½-month siege. For the Crusaders, the city-port becomes a strategic rallying point for the Christian revival during the Third Crusade.
May 14 – Saladin begins a campaign and marches north but finds
Tripoli too strong to be besieged. He decides to take other Crusader fortifications and signs an 8-month truce with Prince
Bohemond III of Antioch.
May – Saladin besieges the
Hospitaller fortress of
Krak des Chevaliers, in Syria. Seeing that the castle is too well defended, instead he decides to march on the Castle of
Margat, which he also fails to capture.[2]
July – Saladin marches through the
Buqaia, and occupies
Jabala and
Lattakieh. From Lattakieh he turns inland and, after a few days of fierce fighting, takes
Sahyun Castle (called Castle of Saladin) on
July 29.[3]
Spring – Henry II institutes legal reforms that give the
Crown more control over the administration of justice. He orders
Newgate Prison be built in
London.[4]