Crusader invasions of Egypt

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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.

1163 — 1169  Wikidata
invasion, Byzantine Empire, Knights Templar, Kingdom of JerusalemFatimid Caliphate, Knights Hospitaller, Armenian Principality of CiliciaZengid dynastyPrincipality of AntiochCounty of TripoliFatimid Caliphate

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1163 — 1169 Crusader invasions of Egypt
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Detail of a miniature of the Siege of Tanis.Detail of a miniature of the Siege of Tanis.
    TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
    eventarmed conflict971First Qarmatian invasion of EgyptFatimid Caliphate, invasion, Tayy, Banu Uqayl, Qarmatian state of BahraynWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1163Crusader invasions of EgyptByzantine Empire, Kingdom of Jerusalem, Knights Templar, Fatimid Caliphate, County of Tripoli, Knights Hospitaller, invasion, Zengid dynasty, Principality of Antioch, Armenian Principality of CiliciaWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1848Battle of DabarkiEgypt Eyalet, Ethiopian Empire, battleWikidata
    commonsimageDetail of a miniature of the Siege of Tanis. Commons