1187: Raynald of Chatillon, by Saladin
- Filed under: Horse Racing News, Horse Racing Results, Horse Racing Tips
- Date: Jul 3,2009
On this date in 1187, Saladin dealt the Crusader Kingdom a crippling blow at the Battle of Hattin — and a fatal beheading to douchebag French knight Raymond of Chatillon after the fray. Saladin personally administered the chop. That’s a weight off his shoulders. Conduct so ill comporting with Saladin ’s reputation for chivalry had been earned by Raynald’s own bad behavior. Crusaders with a view to realpolitik saw that the Kingdom of Jerusalem had to coexist with its Muslim
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