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Where did Philip II Augustus and Richard I meet before leaving for the Third Crusade?
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Before departing for the Third Crusade, Philip II and Richard I met at Vézelay on July 4, 1190.1
The two monarchs, who harbored mutual distrust, chose to meet at this location to coordinate their departure and ensure they traveled together with their respective armies.1