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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 6 MIN

Saladin's Siege of Montgisard 1177: The Boy King Baldwin's Triumph

from Saladin: The Muslim Leader Who Defeated Crusaders — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

In November 1177, a teenage leper king, Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, led a surprise attack against Saladin's army at Montgisard. This episode strips away the legend to examine what really happened: how Saladin's invasion caught the crusader kingdom off guard, why his army was routed despite superior numbers, and what the defeat taught Saladin about his enemies. We draw on Ibn al-Athir, William of Tyre, and Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani to reconstruct the battle from both sides. We also explore the aftermath—Saladin's withdrawal, Baldwin's temporary triumph, and the seeds of future conflict. Fresh angle for the show: no repeat of Acre, Tyre, or the usual battle narratives. #Montgisard #BaldwinIV #Saladin #Crusades #BattleOfMontgisard #Leprosy #KingdomOfJerusalem #IbnAlAthir #WilliamOfTyre #ImadAdDinAlIsfahani #KnightsTemplar #CrusaderStates #1177 #MedievalHistory #MiddleEastHistory #Ayyubid #Frankish #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In November 1177, a teenage leper king, Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, led a surprise attack against Saladin's army at Montgisard. This episode strips away the legend to examine what really happened: how Saladin's invasion caught the crusader kingdom off guard, why his army was routed despite superior numbers, and what the defeat taught Saladin about his enemies. We draw on Ibn al-Athir, William of Tyre, and Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani to reconstruct the battle from both sides. We also explore the aftermath—Saladin's withdrawal, Baldwin's temporary triumph, and the seeds of future conflict. Fresh angle for the show: no repeat of Acre, Tyre, or the usual battle narratives. #Montgisard #BaldwinIV #Saladin #Crusades #BattleOfMontgisard #Leprosy #KingdomOfJerusalem #IbnAlAthir #WilliamOfTyre #ImadAdDinAlIsfahani #KnightsTemplar #CrusaderStates #1177 #MedievalHistory #MiddleEastHistory #Ayyubid #Frankish #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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