Bohemond III (1163-1201 AD), Denier
Artist/Culture
Antioch
Date1163–1201
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Cornelius Vermeule
Object number2002.31
DescriptionCrusaders in Antioch. Bohemond III came from Normandy to Sicily where he fought to oust the Byzantine ... and establish a Norman kingdom. He then heeded the call of Pope Urgan to form a Crusade to save Byzantium from the 'infidels'. Bohemond answered the call by capturing the once-rich city of Antioch in Syria where he established his own kingdom.On View
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