Reynald of Chatillon

MedievalGeneralKingdom of Jerusalem1125 — 1187

Red-haired knight, executed by Saladin personally.

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Quick Facts

Born

1125

Died

1187

Country

Kingdom of Jerusalem

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)50

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)53

Leadership (15%)79

Strategy (15%)34

Total Score53.9

Reynald of Chatillon — Complete Timeline

1160 AD

Captured and Imprisoned by Nur ad-DinWar◆ Major

Reynald of Chatillon was captured by Nur ad-Din during a raid and imprisoned in Aleppo for 16 years. His captivity radicalized him, and upon release he became a fierce opponent of Muslim powers, engaging in aggressive raids.

CaptureImprisonmentRadicalization

Impact: regionaltragic

1183 AD

Raided Red Sea and Threatened MeccaWar◆ Major

Reynald launched a naval raid into the Red Sea, attacking Muslim shipping and threatening the holy city of Mecca. This act was seen as a grave provocation by Saladin, who vowed to kill Reynald personally.

RaidingProvocationRed Sea

Impact: regionaldestructive

1187 AD

Executed by Saladin After HattinPolitical Action

After the Battle of Hattin, Reynald of Chatillon was captured by Saladin. Saladin personally executed him, fulfilling his vow, as Reynald refused to convert to Islam. His death was a symbolic victory for Saladin and a blow to Crusader morale.

ExecutionSaladinCrusader-Muslim Wars

Impact: regionaltragic