Battle of Nicea
Bohemund, Tancred, Raymond IV & Robert II of Flanders begin the siege of Nicea
Historical events in 1097
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May 10973 historical events
Battle of Nicea
Bohemund, Tancred, Raymond IV & Robert II of Flanders begin the siege of Nicea
Capture of Nicea
The Crusaders capture the Seljuk capital
June 10974 historical events
Battle of Nicea
The Turks surrender
Battle of Nicea
The French knight Walter the Penniless (Gautier sans avoir) is killed after having led hordes through Europe and Asia in what will be called the Peasants Crusade
Battle of Nicea
The Muslims are defeated by Alexius Comnenus. The Crusaders and Byzantine Greeks capture the Seljuk Turk's capital
Battle of Nicea
The Muslims are defeated by Alexius Comnenus. The Crusaders and Byzantine Greeks capture the Seljuk Turk's capital
July 10975 historical events
Battle of Dorylaeum
The Crusaders survive an attack by 50,000 mounted Turkish archers & advance to Syria
Battle of Dorylaeum
The Crusaders are able to advance to Syria. Tactical victory for Crusaders who are not overcome by 50,000 mounted Turkish archers
Invasion of Syria
After the Battle of Dorylaeum the Crusaders march on Syria
Battle of Dorylaeum
Helped to relieve the vanguard at the Battle of Dorylaeum after it had been pinned down by the Seljuk Turks under Kilij Arslan I, with the help of the other crusader princes in the main force and went on to sack the Seljuk camp
Battle of Dorylaeum
The Crusaders manage not to be overcome by 50,000 mounted Turkish archers. The Crusaders avoid defeat & are able to march on Syria & Anatolia
August 10971 historical events
Peasants Crusade
Emperor Alexius of Constantinople ships the Peasants Crusade over the Bosporus
October 10971 historical events
Siege of Nicea
Nicea surrenders to Alexius III Angelus
Coup
Edgar agrees to become a vassal of William II & overthrow his uncle Donald III
Exile of William II Rufus
King Edgar, son of Malcolm III, flees to England after his fathers death
Resignation of Anselm of Bec
Anselm resigns & leaves his estates in Canterbury to William
Succession
Edgar agrees to become a vassal of William II & overthrow his uncle Donald III
Resignation of Anselm of Bec
Resigns his see & sails from Dover
Invasion of Scotland
Leads a Norman expedition to Scotland
Succession
Edgar the Atheling deposes the usurper Donaldbane in favour of his nephew Edgar
Death of Odo of Bayeux
Death of Odo of Bayeux
Battle of Edessa
Helps take Edessa which becomes a Crusader state under Baldwin
Siege of Nicea
Alexius I had made a separate peace with the Turks and now claimed the city for the Byzantine Empire.
Siege of Nicea
Godfrey and his knights of Lorraine played a minor role in the siege of Nicaea, with Bohemond successfully commanding much of the action.
Siege of Nicea
Just as the Crusaders were about to storm the city, they suddenly noticed the Byzantine flag flying from atop the city walls.
Siege of Nicea
These secret dealings were a sign of things to come in terms of relations between Crusaders and Byzantines.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland, 2nd son of Malcolm III
Abdication
Despatched to Montacute Abbey, Somerset & becomes a monk
Abdication
Deposed as co-ruler of Scotland by Edgar & an English Army backed by William Rufus
Arrest of Donald III Ban
Blinded & sentenced to life imprisonment by Edgar
Arrest of Donald III Ban
Blinded & imprisoned at Rescobie, Forfarshire
Blinding
Blinded & sentenced to life imprisonment by Edgar
Invasion of Scotland
Deposed as co-ruler of Scotland by Edgar & an English Army backed by William Rufus
Exile of Edgar
On his fathers death flees to England & becomes a vassal of William II. Flees to England & gains support by becoming a vassal of William II
Homage
Flees to England & gains support by becoming a vassal of William II
Invasion of Scotland
Magnus III of Norway sets off on a wave of conquest around the Scottish coast
Abdication
Edgar raises an army with William IIs support & deposes both Edmund & Donald
Rule of Portugal
Gives his son-in-law Henry of Chalon land between Minho & the Tagus
Succession
Succeeds as King of Spain