Robert Giscard's son whom Robert left in charge of the Balkans campaign after being recalled to Italy. Bohemond was outmatched by Alexios at every turn — harassed, bribed, and finally driven to a humiliating surrender. He later led one of the First Crusade armies, took Antioch, and became its lord — a bitter blow to Alexios who had lost the city. Captured by the Turks, convinced Alexios was to blame, he invaded a second time only to be defeated by Alexios' diplomacy without a battle, and died shortly after in obscurity.
Also known as: Bohemund · Bohemond I of Antioch
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Episode 14 (4 mentions)
Robert Giscard's son whom Robert left in charge of the Balkans campaign after being recalled to Italy. Bohemond was outmatched by Alexios at every turn — harassed, bribed, and finally driven to a humiliating surrender. He later led one of the First Crusade armies, took Antioch, and became its lord — a bitter blow to Alexios who had lost the city. Captured by the Turks, convinced Alexios was to blame, he invaded a second time only to be defeated by Alexios' diplomacy without a battle, and died shortly after in obscurity.
“his son Bohemund in charge to carry on the fight.”
“and his successor Bohemund found himself outmatched by Alexius at every turn.”
“With his army ill and threatening to leave, Bohemund tried to force the issue by cornering”
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