Siege of Ascalon (1247)

Siege of Ascalon (1247)
Part of the Crusades
DateAugust – 15 October 1247
Location
Ascalon
Result Ayyubid victory
Belligerents
Ayyubid dynasty Knights Hospitaller
Reinforcements
Kingdom of Jerusalem
Kingdom of Cyprus
Commanders and leaders
As-Salih Ayyub Castellan
Strength
Unknown 100 knights(in garrison or relief force)

The siege of Ascalon was launched by the Ayyubid sultan As-Salih Ayyub against the Hospitaller garrison of Ascalon, resulting in the Ayyubids taking control of Ascalon.

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