1.Siege Of Antioch Flashcards
1
Q
When?
A
1097-8
2
Q
Who was fighting whom?
A
Crusaders/byzantines vs. Seljuk Turks
3
Q
What problems did the crusaders face while waiting outside Antioch?
A
Starvation
Relief army for Seljuks led by Duqaq of Damascus (crusader win)
Relief army for Seljuks led by Ridwan of Aleppo (crusader win)
4
Q
Why would it be considered a ‘lucky’ capture?
A
Someone inside Antioch let a rope ladder down
5
Q
Who claimed the city as his?
A
Bohemond
