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The Siege of Antioch

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1095 to Aug 31, 1098

    The Siege of Antioch

  • Nov 27, 1095

    Pope Urban II Calls for a Crusade

    Pope Urban II Calls for a Crusade
    In 1095, Pope Urban II called on the Holy Knights of the Roman Catholic Church to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims.
  • 1096

    Crusaders Depart from Europe

    Crusaders Depart from Europe
    During August of 1096, four of the Crusaders' main armies left Europe hoping to reclaim Jerusalem.
  • Oct 20, 1097

    Crusaders Arrive at Antioch

    Crusaders Arrive at Antioch
    The very first Crusaders arrived at Antioch in 1097.
  • Oct 21, 1097

    The Siege of Antioch Begins

    The Siege of Antioch Begins
    On the 21st of October, the siege of the important city of Antioch began.