Siege of Antioch (oct 20, 1097 – jun 3, 1098)
Description:
As the Crusaders moved toward Jerusalem, they retook lands formerly belonging to the Christian Byzantine Empire. They worked, in this, as a mercenary army. The city of Antioch fell after a long siege.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 20, 1097
jun 3, 1098
~ 7 months