Historical Events tagged with "muhammad al-mustansir"

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Politics & Government

Philip III Becomes King of France

August 25th, 1270 754 years ago

Upon the death of his father, Louis IX, Philip III ascends to the French throne while battling dysentery during the Eighth Crusade. Meanwhile, his uncle, Charles I of Naples, is compelled to negotiate peace with Muhammad I al-Mustansir, the Hafsid Sultan of Tunis. This shift in leadership occurs amid dire circumstances as the Crusade struggles against growing challenges.

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