Battle of Nicea
Bohemund, Tancred, Raymond IV & Robert II of Flanders begin the siege of Nicea
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1097 in France
Explore 14 historical events and records for France in 1097.
Historical records for France in 1097
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May
June
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
July
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
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 survive an attack by 50,000 mounted Turkish archers & advance to Syria
Invasion of Syria
After the Battle of Dorylaeum the Crusaders march on Syria
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Edessa
Helps take Edessa which becomes a Crusader state under Baldwin
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.
Death of Odo of Bayeux
Death of Odo of Bayeux
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.
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