Principality of Antioch: Map & History
The Principality of Antioch was one of the Crusader states created during the First Crusade which included parts of Anatolia and Syria.
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The Principality of Antioch was one of the Crusader states created during the First Crusade which included parts of Anatolia and Syria. The principality was much smaller than the County of Edessa or the Kingdom of Jerusalem. It extended around the northeastern edge of the Mediterranean, bordering the County of Tripoli to the south, Edessa to the east, and the Byzantine Empire or the Kingdom of Armenia to the northwest, depending on the date.
Modern Countries Once Part of Principality of Antioch
At its mapped extent, Principality of Antioch covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Principality of Antioch's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Principality of Antioch in Depth
History
The city of Antioch had been a major Byzantine stronghold in the area under the control of a dux before falling to the Seljuk Turks in 1084. Therefore, it was one of the cities the army of the First Crusade aimed to capture on its way to Jerusalem. While Baldwin of Boulogne headed east from Asia Minor to set up the County of Edessa, the main army of the First Crusade continued south to besiege Antioch in late October 1097. The army consisted of various leaders who had sworn to return all territory that had belonged to the Byzantine Empire as well as a Byzantine contingent under the command of the general Tatikios. With over four hundred towers, the city's defenses were formidable.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Principality of Antioch (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Principality of Antioch: Key Facts
| Capital | Antioch |
|---|---|
| Religion | Catholic Church |
| Form of government | feudal monarchy |
| Founded | 1098 |
| Dissolved | 1268 |
Preceded by
Facts from Wikidata Q235030 (CC0).
Principality of Antioch Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Principality of Antioch appears, with the other states of the time.
Principality of Antioch Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 15,627 km² in 1145 CE.
Principality of Antioch: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Principality of Antioch exist?
Principality of Antioch is dated to 1099 CE – 1271 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Principality of Antioch?
The capital of Principality of Antioch was Antioch, (modern-day Antakya, Hatay, Turkey).
How large was Principality of Antioch at its peak?
At its peak in 1145 AD Principality of Antioch covered about 15,627 km².
How did the map of Principality of Antioch change over time?
Principality of Antioch appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1100 CE to 1200 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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