Principality of Antioch

Principality of Antioch was a state in Levant (Middle East) that lasted from 1098 to 1268 CE, about 170 years. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).

Norman-led Crusader state founded by Bohemond after a long siege of Antioch. The Mamluk sultan Baybars destroyed the city in 1268.

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Facts

Dates: 1098 to 1268 CE
Duration: 170 years
Type: State
Region: Levant, Middle East
Language family: Latin and Romance
Capital: Antioch

Events in Middle East during its time

1099 Crusaders take Jerusalem
1187 Battle of Hattin
1258 Mongols sack Baghdad
1260 Battle of Ain Jalut

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Mamluk Sultanate (Syria) 1260 to 1516 CE
Sultanate of Rum 1077 to 1308 CE
Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 CE
Khwarazmian Empire 1077 to 1231 CE
Zengids 1127 to 1250 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Principality of Antioch exist?

1098 to 1268 CE, about 170 years.

Where was Principality of Antioch?

Levant, in Middle East. Its capital was Antioch.

What language did Principality of Antioch speak?

Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.