1097 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 1060s 1070s 1080s – 1090s – 1100s 1110s 1120s |
| Years: | 1094 1095 1096 – 1097 – 1098 1099 1100 |
The year 1097 was a time of big changes, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Kings were fighting for power, and a major historical event called the First Crusade was just getting started. This year saw important battles and shifts in who ruled different lands.
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Key Events of 1097
This year was packed with significant happenings, from changes in royal power to major military campaigns.
Scotland Gets a New King
In Scotland, there was a change in leadership. Edgar I became the new king. He took over from Donald III. To "depose" someone means to remove them from power, so Edgar I successfully removed Donald III to become the ruler of Scotland. This was an important moment for the Scottish kingdom.
The First Crusade Begins
The First Crusade was a huge religious and military journey that started in Europe. Its goal was to take back control of the "Holy Land" (especially Jerusalem) from Muslim rule. In 1097, the Crusaders, who were Christian soldiers from different parts of Europe, reached a very important city called Constantinople. This city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and a key meeting point for the Crusaders before they moved further into the Middle East.
Major Battles and Sieges
After reaching Constantinople, the Crusaders faced many challenges and fought several battles:
- Siege of Nicaea: The Crusaders began to besiege Nicaea. To besiege a city means to surround it with an army to try and force the people inside to surrender.
- Battle of Dorylaeum: They also won an important fight called the Battle of Dorylaeum. This victory helped them continue their journey.
- Capture of Latakia: The Crusaders managed to capture the city of Latakia from the Seljuk Turks. The Seljuk Turks were a powerful group who controlled much of the area at that time.
- Siege of Antioch: After these successes, the Crusaders started another long and difficult siege of Antioch. This was a very important city, and taking it was a major goal for them.
See also
In Spanish: 1097 para niños
