# Philip II departs on Third Crusade (1190)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1190-philip-ii-departs-on-third-crusade
Location: Eastern Mediterranean
Categories: battle

The French king joined Richard I of England on crusade before returning early. Within the broader Capetian France period, The Capetian monarchy expanded rapidly under Philip Augustus and his successors. Royal courts, taxation, Gothic culture and crusading flourished as the crown absorbed territories and strengthened institutions. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Philip II Augustus (King of France). Philip II departs on Third Crusade mattered because it changed the military or territorial balance and influenced the political choices that followed. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Philip II departs on Third Crusade mattered because it changed the military or territorial balance and influenced the political choices that followed.

Ruler at the time: [Philip II Augustus](https://history-france.com/rulers/philip-ii-augustus)

## Sources
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- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)