| 词条 | Siege of Laodicea |
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|conflict=Siege of Laodicea |image= |caption= |partof=the Byzantine–Seljuq wars |date=Spring 1119 |place=Laodicea, Phrygia |result=Byzantine victory |combatant1=Byzantine Empire |combatant2=Seljuk Sultanate of Rûm |commander1=John II Komnenos John Axouch |commander2=Alp-qara |strength1=Unknown |strength2=700–800 |casualties1= |casualties2= }}{{Campaignbox Byzantine-Seljuk War}} The Siege of Laodicea resulted in the Byzantine capture of the Seljuq Turkish city of Laodicea in 1119. BackgroundUpon ascending the Byzantine throne in 1118, the Byzantine emperor John II Komnenos was faced with the continued presence of Turks in Phrygia and along the Meander river.{{sfn|Magoulias|1984|p=9}}{{sfn|Brand|1976|p=14}} John planned to reconquer the city of Laodicea and led an army against it in the spring of 1119.{{sfn|Brand|1976|p=14}}{{sfn|Magoulias|1984|p=9}} SiegeWhen the army reached the Byzantine city of Philadelphia, John built a fortified camp and sent a force under the Grand Domestic John Axouch to attack Laodicea.{{sfn|Brand|1976|p=14}} The city was defended by 700–800 Turks under the experienced commander Alp-qara.{{sfn|Brand|1976|p=14}}{{sfn|Magoulias|1984|p=9}} Somewhat later, John's army marched on Laodicea and built fortifications around the city.{{sfn|Magoulias|1984|p=9}} The city fell with little resistance.{{sfn|Brand|1976|p=14}} AftermathJohn appointed a garrison and restocked the city with sufficient supplies.{{sfn|Brand|1976|p=15}} He then returned to Constantinople.{{sfn|Brand|1976|p=15}}{{sfn|Magoulias|1984|p=9}} CitationsReferences{{refbegin}}
6 : Battles of the Byzantine–Seljuq Wars|Conflicts in 1119|Sieges involving the Byzantine Empire|Sieges involving the Sultanate of Rum|1119 in Asia|1110s in the Byzantine Empire |
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