1101 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1070s 1080s 1090s – 1100s – 1110s 1120s 1130s |
| Years: | 1098 1099 1100 – 1101 – 1102 1103 1104 |
The year 1101 was a time of important changes and events across Europe and the Middle East. People traveled far for religious reasons, leaders made deals about who would rule, and new areas were officially recognized. Let's explore some of the key things that happened in this busy year.
What Happened in 1101?
Crusades and Conflicts
In 1101, a second group of Crusaders arrived in the Middle East. These were Christian fighters from Europe who had traveled to the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Their goal was to help protect the lands that had been taken during the First Crusade. However, this group had faced a big defeat earlier by a powerful leader named Kilij Arslan I at a place called Heraclia. This event is known as the Crusade of 1101.
Another important event in the Middle East involved Raymond IV of Toulouse. He was a powerful count from Europe who was involved in the Crusades. Raymond managed to capture the city of Ankara from the Seljuk Turks. The Seljuk Turks were a strong group of people who controlled a large area in what is now Turkey.
Changes in Power
In England, a very important agreement was made called the Treaty of Alton. This treaty was signed by Robert Curthose, who was the Duke of Normandy. He was the older brother of Henry I. With this treaty, Robert Curthose gave up his claim to the throne of England. This meant that Henry I was officially recognized as the King of England. This helped to settle who would rule England and Normandy.
New Regions and Saints
The year 1101 also saw the official creation of the County of Berg in what is now Germany. A "county" was a region ruled by a count, and establishing it meant it became a recognized political area.
Finally, a significant religious event took place. Canute II of Denmark was canonized. To be "canonized" means that the Church officially declares someone to be a saint. Canute II had been a king of Denmark who was killed earlier, and his canonization meant he was now honored as a holy person.
