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May1176

What Happened in May 1176

Historical Events

Assassination Attempt on Saladin

May 22 Murder attempt by "Assassins" on Saladin near Aleppo

1st Sultan of Egypt and Syria Saladin

Battle at Legnano

May 29 Battle at Legnano: Lombard League beats Frederick I Barbarossa and the Holy Roman Empire

Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa

Famous Deaths

May 13 Matthias I, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1119)

Famous People Who Were