Crusades: Sixth Crusade

The Sixth Crusade,Sixth Crusade, 1228–29, undertaken by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, was simply a peaceful visit, in the course of which the emperor made a truce with the Muslims, securing the partial surrender of Jerusalem and other holy places. Frederick crowned himself king of Jerusalem, but, occupied with Western affairs, he did nothing when the Muslims later reoccupied the city. Thibaut IV of Navarre and Champagne, however, reopened (1239) the wars, which were continued by Richard, earl of Cornwall. They were unable to compose the quarrels between the Knights Hospitalers and Knights Templars. In 1244 the Templars, who advocated an alliance with the sultan of Damascus rather than with Egypt, prevailed.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Aftermath and Heritage of the Crusades
• Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Crusades
• Sixth Crusade
• Fourth, Children's, and Fifth Crusades
• Third Crusade
• Second Crusade
• The Later Crusades
• Course of the Crusade
• Origins
• Bibliography

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