October 2nd
825 years ago, Balian of Ibelin surrendered Jerusalem to Saladin, after threatening the Saracen ruler that he would burn Jerusalem were he not to offer terms.
It's also the feast of the Guardian Angels, and my 17th birthday.
825 years ago, Balian of Ibelin surrendered Jerusalem to Saladin, after threatening the Saracen ruler that he would burn Jerusalem were he not to offer terms.
It's also the feast of the Guardian Angels, and my 17th birthday.
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