jun 5, 1098 - Kerbogha Sieges Antioch
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Hearing that Kerbogha was approaching with a force of 35,000 men, many Crusaders (including Stephen of Blois) abandoned the expedition. Alexios, who was en-route to Antioch was informed the Crusade had failed and decided to return to Constantinople. After failing to initially storm Antioch, Kerbogha laid siege to the city.
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