Crusader Siege of Antioch Begins
Bohemond and fellow leaders of the First Crusade began the long siege of Antioch, a formidable obstacle on their march toward Jerusalem.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Bohemond I Biography and Timeline
Follow Bohemond I through 11 dated historical records for France.
Bohemond I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1097–1108Years on this page
1097
1098
Succession
Becomes Prince of Antioch contravening his oath to Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus
Role range: 1098-1111
1099
Succession
Becomes ruler of the crusader state of Antioch, 1098-1111
Role range: 1098-1111
Arrest of Bohemond I
Captured in an unsuccesful attack on the Emir of Sebastea, released 1103
Role range: 1096-1099 – 1098-1111
1100
Bohemond Captured By Danishmendids
Bohemond I was captured during a campaign in Anatolia, leaving the principality of Antioch to be administered by a regent.
1103
Marriage
Marries the daughter of Philip I
Role range: 1098-1111
Arrest of Bohemond I
Released by the Muslims & returns to Europe
Role range: 1096-1099 – 1098-1111
Arrest of Bohemond I
Released by the Muslims & returns to Europe
Role range: 1096-1099 – 1098-1111
1106
Battle of Durazzo
Attacks the Byzantines but is defeated by Alexius I & cedes Antioch to Byzantium
Role range: 1098-1111
Rule of Antioch
Cedes Antioch to Byzantium after the Battle of Durazzo
Role range: 1098-1111
1108
Invasion of Byzantium
Defeated by Alexius, never returns to Syria
Role range: 1098-1111
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.