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Battle of Ascalon (engraving by C. W. Sharpe, based on a painting of the same title by Gustave Doré)

On This Day In History: Battle Of Ascalon Was Fought – On 12 August 1099

AncientPages.com | August 12, 2017

AncientPages.com - On August 12, 1099, shortly after the capture of Jerusalem, the Battle of Ascalon was fought, and it is considered the last action of the First Crusade.

Godfrey of Bouillon being created the Lord of the city. Histoire d'Outremer by William of Tyre. Image via Wikipedia

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On This Day In History: Godfrey Of Bouillon Elected The First Ruler Of The Kingdom Of Jerusalem – On July 22, 1099

AncientPages.com | July 22, 2016

AncientPages.com - On July 22, 1099, Godfrey of Bouillon (c. 1060-1100) was elected as the first ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Godfrey of Bouillon being created as