| 1097 |
Oct |
The Crusaders reach Antioch
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In October of 1097 the Crusaders had reached Antioch. The march had been long and difficult and many had died or deserted due to starvation, diseases and the very wet weather. At once they laid siege to the city. The Turks in the city were prepared and waited to be rescued.1 |
| 1098 |
Jun 3 |
Antioch falls to the Crusaders
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The siege of Antioch was ended not by force but by betrayal. A hand full of Crusaders climbed a ladder into the city and simply opened the gates from the inside. The hoard of the Christian army surged into the city killing anyone or anything in their way. The destruction was brutal and no mercy was shown. As soon as the Crusaders were in the city the situation changed. Outside a Moslem army arrived and in turn besieged the city. Some Crusaders managed to escape over the walls and flee but the majority were trapped without food in the city.1 |
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Jun 28 |
The Crusaders escape Antioch
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Spurred on by the find of the Spear of Longinus, the spear that was supposed to have pierced Jesus on the cross, the Crusaders emerged from the city of Antioch to face the Moslems. The Moslems were defeated many being killed and many fleeing.1 |
| 1099 |
Jun |
The Crusaders reach Jerusalem
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A year after their victory at Antioch the remaining Crusaders finally reached Jerusalem, their goal.2 |
| 1114 |
Nov |
Earthquake
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A large earthquake damaged the areas of the Frankish control in the East. Antioch and Edessa were hit by the shocks. |
| 1191 |
May 11 |
Meeting in Limassol
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Richard met Guy of Lusignan (King of Jerusalem), Geoffrey (Richard's brother), Bohemund (Prince of Antioch), Raymond (Count of Tripoli), Humphrey of Toron and other knights to discuss the attempt by Philippe II of France to replace Guy of Lusignan with Conrad of Montferrat as the King of Jerusalem.3 |
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