Medieval Timeline: Today in Medieval History
On this date, September 3rd, in medieval history:
- 1189 - Richard I (the “Lion-Heart”) crowned King of England
- 1260 - The Egyptian Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut, marking the first time the Mongols had ever been decisively defeated, according to some historians
- 1346 - Edward III, King of England, lays siege to Calais
Filed under: Medieval Timeline, Middle Ages History, Medieval History on September 3rd, 2008
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