Bohemond of Taranto
General
Bohemond of Taranto was one of the most prominent First Crusade commanders and later ruler of the Principality of Antioch.
Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bohemond I of Antioch |
| Born | c. 1058 |
| Died | 1111 |
| Era | High Middle Ages |
| Role | Crusader commander and prince |
| Allegiance | Norman-led Crusader forces |
| Known For | Leadership at Dorylaeum and Antioch |
| Major Conflicts | First Crusade campaigns in Anatolia and Syria |
| Historical Significance | Central architect of Crusader expansion in northern Syria |
Historical Context
Bohemond combined battlefield command with long-term dynastic ambitions in the Levant.
Role in Key Events
He held the line in the opening phase of Battle of Dorylaeum, 1097 and played a decisive role in Battle of Antioch, 1097.
Legacy
Bohemond became one of the emblematic warrior-princes of the Crusader states.
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