Fall of Edessa
siege · 1144 · Edessa
Prompted the Second Crusade; first major crusader-state loss.
At a glance
| Type | siege |
|---|---|
| Date | 1144 |
| Location | Edessa |
| Outcome | Zengid forces retook Edessa from the crusaders. |
| Part of | crusades |
siege · 1144 · Edessa
Prompted the Second Crusade; first major crusader-state loss.
| Type | siege |
|---|---|
| Date | 1144 |
| Location | Edessa |
| Outcome | Zengid forces retook Edessa from the crusaders. |
| Part of | crusades |