1098
Foundation of Citeaux
Robert of Molesme and twenty-one fellow monks left their Benedictine abbey to establish a new monastery in a Burgundian marshland at Citeaux, seeking…
Crusaders storm Antioch
After eight months of fruitless siege, Bohemond bribed an Armenian guard to open a tower and the Crusaders poured into Antioch overnight, massacring…
Battle of Antioch and Holy Lance
Inspired by the discovery of what was said to be the Holy Lance that had pierced Christ's side, starving Crusaders sallied out of Antioch and broke Kerbogha's…
County of Edessa founded
Baldwin of Boulogne, separating from the main Crusade, reached Edessa on the Upper Euphrates where the Armenian ruler Thoros adopted him as son.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1098?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1098. The most significant is Foundation of Citeaux.
What era was 1098 part of?
1098 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1098?
The events from 1098 span Europe and Middle East.