Frederick II Lands at Acre

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1. 1228Eastern Mediterranean · Levantine coastDeparting from Cyprus, Frederick's fleet sailed south along the Levantine coast, crossing the final leg of the eastern Mediterranean. On September 7 it approached the waters off Acre, completing the Sixth Crusade's sea movement from Europe to the Holy Land.
2. 1228Acre · PalestineFrederick II formally landed at the port of Acre, establishing the Sixth Crusade's first secure foothold in Palestine. Acre's walls and harbor facilities provided the expedition with supplies and a command center, and the emperor immediately proclaimed his authority over Holy Land affairs.
3. 1228Acre · PalestineIn the months after landing, Frederick conferred at Acre with the regent of Jerusalem, the Teutonic Knights, and local nobles. Some military orders kept their distance because the emperor remained excommunicated, but he nonetheless used the place as a base to open diplomatic contacts with the Sultan of Egypt.