Hugh of Montgomery, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury
Hugh of Montgomery, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury (died 1098), was an Anglo-Norman aristocrat and member of the House of Bellême. He was also known as Hugh the Red.
1098Jul, 31
Hugh of Montgomery, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury
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Events on 1098
- 2Jun
Siege of Antioch
First Crusade: The first Siege of Antioch ends as Crusader forces take the city; the second siege began five days later. - 28Jun
Kerbogha
Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. - 12Dec
Siege of Ma'arrat al-Numan
First Crusade: Siege of Ma'arrat al-Numan: Crusaders breach the town's walls and massacre about 20,000 inhabitants. After finding themselves with insufficient food, they reportedly resort to cannibalism.