1104
Crusaders take Acre
With Genoese galleys blockading the harbor and Baldwin's knights pressing from the land, the port surrendered on terms that were promptly broken as soon…
Hekla erupts in Iceland
The mountain the Icelanders were already calling the Gateway to Hell split open and smothered a quarter of the island in ash.
Disaster at Harran
Bohemond of Antioch and Baldwin of Edessa, marching against a Turkish coalition near the Balikh River, were routed and Baldwin was taken captive.
Baldwin I takes Arsuf
The King of Jerusalem captured the small coastal fortress of Arsuf from its Fatimid garrison and stationed a Latin lord there.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1104?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1104. The most significant is Crusaders take Acre.
What era was 1104 part of?
1104 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1104?
The events from 1104 span Middle East and Europe.