What Happened in 1270

Eighth Crusade Is Launched

The Eighth Crusade was a crusade launched by Louis IX, King of France, in 1270. The Eighth Crusade is sometimes counted as the Seventh, if the... Read more

Louis IX Dies

These events led to Louis' call for a new crusade in 1267, although there was little support this time; Jean de Joinville, the chronicler who... Read more

The Siege Of Tunis Is Abandoned

Due to further diseases the siege of Tunis was abandoned on October 30 by an agreement with the sultan. In this agreement the Christians gained... Read more