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Fall of Haifa (1265)

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Fall of Haifa (1265)
Part of The Crusades
Date1265
Location
Result Mamluk victory
Belligerents
File:Mameluke Flag.svg Mamluk Sultanate File:Flag of the Order of St. John (various).svg Knights Hospitaller
Commanders and leaders
Baibars Unknown
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

In 1265, the army of Baibars the Mamluk captured Haifa, destroying its fortifications, which had been rebuilt by Louis IX of France, as well as the majority of the city's homes to prevent the European Crusaders from returning.[1]

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