Polity Principality of Antioch (Byzantine Empire)

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Was a principality centred in modern-day Antakya (Turkey). The principality was forced into vassalage by the Byzantine Emperor John II Komnenos.

Establishment

  • January 1139: The Byzantine Emperor arrived in Antioch in 1138 and forced Raymond of Antioch to swear fealty to him.
  • April 1139: Zengi captured Bizaah, Maarrat al-Nu'man and al-Atharib.
  • November 1139: On the return of the army to Antioch, a riot instigated by Joscelin II of Edessa forced the Byzantine emperor to leave.

Chronology

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1. Byzantine-Seljuq wars

Were a series of conflicts in the Middle Ages between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Empire.

  • April 1139: Zengi captured Bizaah, Maarrat al-Nu'man and al-Atharib.

2. Battle of Harim

Was a battle between the Christian crusaders and the Zengids.

  • August 1164: Battle of Harim.

3. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

  • January 1159: With Manuel I Komnenos the Principality of Antioch becomes a vassal of Byzantium.
  • January 1171: In the 1170s, Margat was controlled by Reynald II Mazoir of Antioch as a vassal of the count of Tripoli.
  • September 1180: The Byzantine alliance with Antioch came to an end with the death of the Emperor Manuel in 1180.

Disestablishment

  • September 1180: The Byzantine alliance with Antioch came to an end with the death of the Emperor Manuel in 1180.