The Battle of Antioch is the name shared by a number of battles in ancient and medieval history in or near the Syrian city of Antioch. Due to its strategic location in Syria, Antioch has been the site of a number of battles. The two best-known battles marked the beginning and end of the Principality of Antioch, one of the Crusader states existing between 1098 and 1268. Jump to: navigation, search The city of Antioch-on-the-Orontes (modern Antakya; Greek Αντιοχεια ἡ επι Δαφνη; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is located in what is now Turkey. ... The Principality of Antioch, including parts of modern-day Turkey and Syria, was one of the crusader states created during the First Crusade. ... The Crusader states, c. ... Events First Crusade: end of the siege of Antioch. ... Jump to: navigation, search For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ...

Battle of Antioch (145BC)

The battle of Antioch in 145 BC saw the defeat and overthrow of Seleucid king Alexander Balas by Ptolemy VI Philometor of Egypt, but the Egyptian pharaoh died in the battle. This battle is also known as the Battle of the Oenoparus. The battle of Antioch in 145 BC saw the defeat and overthrow of Seleucid king Alexander Balas by Ptolemy VI Philometor of Egypt, but the Egyptian pharaoh died in the battle. ... The battle of Antioch in 145 BC saw the defeat and overthrow of Seleucid king Alexander Balas by Ptolemy VI Philometor of Egypt, but the Egyptian pharaoh died in the battle. ... The Seleucid Empire was one of several political states founded after the death of Alexander the Great, whose generals squabbled over the division of Alexanders empire. ... Silver coin of Alexander I Balas Alexander Balas (i. ... Ptolemy VI (c. ... The battle of Antioch in 145 BC saw the defeat and overthrow of Seleucid king Alexander Balas by Ptolemy VI Philometor of Egypt, but the Egyptian pharaoh died in the battle. ...

Battle of Antioch (218AD)

During the battle of Antioch in 218AD, Elagabalus would defeat Macrinus near Antioch and become a Roman emperor. The Battle of Antioch on June 8, 218AD took place between two roman armies of roman emperor Macrinus and one contender Elagabalus (whose troops were commanded by General Gannys). ... The Battle of Antioch on June 8, 218AD took place between two roman armies of roman emperor Macrinus and one contender Elagabalus (whose troops were commanded by General Gannys). ... A bust depicting Elagabalus. ... Macrinus on an aureus. ...

Siege of Antioch (1097-1098)

The Siege of Antioch took place during the First Crusade in 1097 and 1098. The first siege, by the crusaders against the Muslim city, lasted from October 21, 1097, to June 2, 1098. The second siege, against the crusaders who had occupied it, lasted from June 7 to June 28, 1098. The Siege of Antioch took place during the First Crusade in 1097 and 1098. ... The Siege of Antioch took place during the First Crusade in 1097 and 1098. ... Jump to: navigation, search The First Crusade was launched in 1095 by Pope Urban II to regain control of the sacred city of Jerusalem and the Christian Holy Land from Muslims. ... Events Edgar I deposes Donald III to become king of Scotland. ... Events First Crusade: end of the siege of Antioch. ... This article is about the medieval Crusades . ... October 21 is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 71 days remaining. ... Events Edgar I deposes Donald III to become king of Scotland. ... 2 June is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... Events First Crusade: end of the siege of Antioch. ... June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... (Some entries on this page have been duplicated on August 1. ...

Capture of Antioch (1268)

In 1268 Baibars besieged the city of Antioch, capturing it on 18 May. He razed the city and killed or enslaved the population. In 1260 Baibars, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria, began to threaten the crusader state of Antioch, which (as a vassal of the Armenians) had supported the Mongols, the traditional enemies of the Turks. ... Jump to: navigation, search For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... al-Malik al-Zahir Ruk al-Din Baibars al-Bunduqdari (also spelled Baybars) (1223 – July 1, 1277) was a Mamluk Sultan of Egypt and Syria. ... Jump to: navigation, search The city of Antioch-on-the-Orontes (modern Antakya; Greek Αντιοχεια ἡ επι Δαφνη; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is located in what is now Turkey. ... Jump to: navigation, search May 18 is the 138th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (139th in leap years). ...

Starcraft

In the Starcraft fictional universe, Fenix the Templar is overcome by the Zerg in the Battle of Antioch. These references illustrate the lingering effect of the Crusades on popular imagination. StarCraft (SC) is a real-time strategy computer game introduced by Blizzard Entertainment in 1998. ... For Polish sf magazine, see Fenix (magazine) Fenix is a fictional character in the StarCraft universe. ... The Zerg are an alien race in the StarCraft universe. ...

External links

• History of the Seleucid Kingdom

• Roman Empire Net article on Macrinus

• Article on the Battle of Antioch 1097-1098

• About timeline on the First Crusade

• Online Reference Book on the Principality of Antioch