Bohemond VI of Antioch

Bohemond VI of Antioch
Prince of Antioch
Reign1251–1268/1275
PredecessorBohemond V of Antioch
SuccessorConquered by Baybars
Count of Tripoli
Reign1251–1275
PredecessorBohemond V of Antioch
SuccessorBohemond VII
Bornc.1237
Died1275 (aged 38)
SpouseSibylla of Armenia
IssueBohemond, Count of Tripoli
Lucia, Countess of Tripoli
HouseHouse of Poitiers
FatherBohemond V of Antioch
MotherLucienne of Segni

Bohemond VI (c. 1237–1275), also known as the Fair, was the prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli from 1251 until his death. He ruled while Antioch was caught between the warring Mongol Empire and Mamluk Sultanate. He allied with the Mongols against the Muslim Mamluks and his Crusaders fought alongside the Mongols in their battles against the Mamluks. The Mamluks would achieve a historic victory against the Mongols and halt their advance westwards at the Battle of Ain Jalut. In 1268 Antioch was captured by the Mamluks under Baybars, and he was thenceforth a prince in exile. He was succeeded by his son, Bohemond VII.


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