The Last Crusade, known as the Ninth Crusade, took place between 1271 and 1272. This crusade is often characterized by the involvement of the English prince Edward, who later became King Edward I.
The context of this crusade stemmed from the ongoing struggles between Christian and Muslim forces in the Holy Land following previous Crusades. Edward’s campaign aimed to aid the weakening Christian states in the region and had limited success, highlighting the declining power of the Crusades during this period.
Despite its designation as the last major medieval crusade, the Ninth Crusade ultimately fell short of achieving a decisive victory and marked a significant reduction in European ambitions in the Holy Land.