Eighth Crusade

Eighth Crusade
Part of the Crusades

Death of Louis IX in Tunis
Date1270
Location
Ifriqiya (modern Tunisia)
Result

Withdrawal of Crusaders from Tunisia

Territorial
changes
No changes in territory, though there were changes in economic and political rights in the Treaty of Tunis
Belligerents
Hafsid dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Muhammad I al-Mustansir
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Eighth Crusade was the second Crusade launched by Louis IX of France, this one against the Hafsid dynasty in Tunisia in 1270. It is also known as the Crusade of Louis IX Against Tunis or the Second Crusade of Louis. The Crusade did not see any significant fighting as Louis died of dysentery shortly after arriving on the shores of Tunisia. The Treaty of Tunis was negotiated between the Crusaders and the Hafsids. No changes in territory occurred, though there were commercial and some political rights granted to the Christians. The Crusaders withdrew back to Europe soon after.


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