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Regency politics of Antioch (period of Roger of Salerno)

Type Event Region Western Asia Time 1116–1119

From 1116 to the Battle of the Field of Blood in 1119, Roger of Salerno effectively ruled the Principality of Antioch as regent for the young Bohemon…

Timeline

  1. 1116Antioch · AntiochAfter the young Bohemond II departed for Italy to inherit the Apulian lands, his brother-in-law Roger of Salerno was chosen as regent, nominally exercising power jointly with Bohemond's mother Constance, while Roger held actual military and administrative control.
  2. 1117–1118Antioch frontier · AntiochDuring Roger's regency, pressure on Muslim fortresses was maintained in coordination with the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but Antioch's nobles grew divided over risky expeditions; around 1118, the eastern situation tightened due to the reorganization of Seljuk and Artuqid powers.
  3. 1119Ager Sanguinis (Field of Blood) · SyriaIn 1119, Roger decided to personally lead Antioch's main force to relieve besieged positions toward Aleppo, where he was ambushed and killed by Ilghazi at the Field of Blood; the regency ended with his death, and Antioch entered a transitional rule involving intervention by the King of Jerusalem.

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