Year by year · 12th century
1187
1187 in world history: 7 events, 2 births, 7 deaths, 1 work, 1 state founded and 2 that came to an end. 626 recorded states existed that year.
Events
Saladin begins the siege of Jerusalem
Saladin's army arrived before Jerusalem, held by the crusaders for 88 years. Balian of Ibelin surrendered the city twelve days later, and most inhabitants were allowed to ransom themselves.
Saladin takes Jerusalem from the Crusaders
After a short siege, Saladin accepted the surrender of Jerusalem, ending 88 years of Crusader rule. Most inhabitants were allowed to ransom themselves, and the city's loss prompted the Third Crusade.
Battle
Battle of Hattin
The Battle of Hattin was fought in 1187 near Tiberias in Galilee between Saladin and the army of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem.
In the profiles
Ayyubid EmpireSaladin destroys the Crusader army at Hattin and takes Jerusalem
Kingdom of JerusalemSaladin destroys the Frankish army at Hattin and takes Jerusalem
Hoysala EmpireVeera Ballala II assumes full imperial titles
Wars and longer events
Born in 1187 2
Died in 1187 7
Works 1
States founded 1
States that came to an end 2
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