Siege of Edessa (1144) 1144
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1144 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Crusader battles between 1101 and 1145 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | County of Edessa, Zengid dynasty | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 37.1500, 38.8000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Edessa took place from 28 November to 24 December 1144, resulting in the fall of the capital of the County of Edessa to Imad al-Din Zengi, the atabeg of Mosul and Aleppo. This event was the catalyst for the Second Crusade.
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