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What Happened in 1098

Historical Events in 1098

  • Feb 10 Crusaders defeat Prince Redwan of Aleppo at Antioch
  • Jun 3 After 5-month siege in First Crusade, the Crusaders seize Antioch (now in modernTurkey)
  • Jun 28 Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  • Dec 12 1st Crusaders capture & plunder Mara Syria

Famous People Born in 1098

  • Sep 16 Hildegard of Bingen, German magistra and the first composer whose biography is known, born in Böckelheim, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1179)

World Leaders in 1098

Famous People Who Died in 1098

  • Jan 3 Walkelin, first Norman bishop of Winchester (b. unknown)

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