On This Day

What Happened in May 1176

Historical Events


MurderMurder of Interest

May 22 Murder attempt by "Assassins" on Saladin near Aleppo

1st Sultan of Egypt and Syria Saladin
1st Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin

Victory in battleVictory in Battle

May 29 Battle at Legnano: Lombard League beats Frederick Barbarossa and the Holy Roman Empire

Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa
Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick Barbarossa

Famous Deaths

  • May 13 Matthias I, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1119)

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