Leader: (1) Frederick II.
Results: Frederick, by treaty with the sultan, secures a truce for ten years and the restoration of Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem to the Christians; Jerusalem is finally lost in 1244.
Sixth Crusade—1248-1254.
Cause: Louis IX. of France starts on a crusade via Egypt.
Leaders: (1) Louis IX., later St. Louis.
Chief Actions: (1) Damietta; (2) Expedition to Cairo.
Result: Louis is captured in battle and released on payment of heavy ransom and evacuation of Damietta.
Last, Seventh Crusade—1270-1291.
Causes: Louis IX. goes against Mohammedans of Tunis, Prince Edward of England to Syria.
Leader: (1) Louis IX., Prince Edward.