Military operation

Crusader invasions of Egypt

1163 – 1169 · 30.60° N, 31.10° E

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When
1163 – 1169
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
30.60° N, 31.10° E
Description
failed campaigns against Egypt undertaken by the Kingdom of Jerusalem (1154-1169)

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Crusader invasions of Egypt

Campaigns in Egypt by the Kingdom of Jerusalem

The Crusader invasions of Egypt were the repeated invasions of Fatimid Egypt from 1163 to 1169 by King Amalric of Jerusalem, who wished to strengthen the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem's position in the Levant by taking advantage of the weakness of the Fatimids.

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