RRR: Correspondence/envoy
927
year: 1174
initiator: Saladin
recipient: Baldwin IV
text: After Jul. 15. Saladin writes to King Baldwin IV, expressing regret at the news of the death of King Amalric, whom he describes as a ‘just king’ and recommending his emissary, Mukhtār ad-Din, who will convey his sentiments in person.
After Jul. 15. Saladin writes to King Baldwin IV, expressing regret at the news of the death of King Amalric, whom he describes as a ‘just king’ and recommending his emissary, Mukhtār ad-Din, who will convey his sentiments in person.
sources: Harvey, ‘Saladin’.
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1139
year: 1183
initiator: Saladin
recipient: Pope Lucius III
text: (1183). Saladin writes to [Pope Lucius III]. He has received the pope’s messages, delivered by Oliverus Vitalis, and agrees to an exchange of prisoners, but he maintains that the Christians in captivity are gentiles et nobiles viri, whereas the Muslims in captivity are rustici et minimi et vilissimi homines. He suggests that the standing of the prisoners held by either side be taken into account. He provides Oliverus with confidential messages for the pope.
(1183). Saladin writes to [Pope Lucius III]. He has received the pope’s messages, delivered by Oliverus Vitalis, and agrees to an exchange of prisoners, but he maintains that the Christians in captivity are gentiles et nobiles viri, whereas the Muslims in captivity are rustici et minimi et... more
sources: Ralph of Diceto 2:25 (RRH no. 635)
RRR: Agreement/treaty
1261
year: 1188
initiator: Saladin
recipient: Brother of Princess Sibylla, Prince Bohemond III's wife
text: *Sept. 23. Truce for 7/8 months from October between Saladin and the principality of Antioch negotiated by the brother of Princess Sibylla, Prince Bohemond III’s wife.
*Sept. 23. Truce for 7/8 months from October between Saladin and the principality of Antioch negotiated by the brother of Princess Sibylla, Prince Bohemond III’s wife.
sources: ‘Imad ad-Din, pp. 144-5; Baha’ ad-Din ibn Shaddad, p. 87; ‘Historia de expeditione Friderici’, p. 4; Mayer, Das Itinerarium peregrinorum, p. 270