Battle of Hattin Jul 4 Battle of Hattin: Muslim armies under Saladin defeat Crusader forces near Tiberias in present-day Israel 1st Sultan of Egypt and Syria Saladin Sep 20 Saladin begins the Siege of Jerusalem. Oct 2 Sultan Saladin captures Jerusalem from Crusaders Oct 21 Alberto de Morra elected as Pope Gregorius VIII (12/17/1187) 1185 Historical Events by Year 1188 Medieval Popes Gregory I Gregory XIII Julius II Julius III Leo X Pius V
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