1110 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1080s 1090s 1100s – 1110s – 1120s 1130s 1140s |
| Years: | 1107 1108 1109 – 1110 – 1111 1112 1113 |
The year 1110 (written as MCX in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a common year starting on Saturday. It followed the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.
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Important Events of 1110
Crusades and Conflicts
On December 4, during the time of the Crusades, a group called the Crusaders took control of a city named Sidon. This was part of the ongoing religious wars. The Crusaders also captured the city of Beirut in the same year.
Meanwhile, Henry V, who was the powerful Holy Roman Emperor, led his army into Italy. This was a big political move at the time.
In the Middle East, a leader named Mawdud of Mosul managed to capture all the land belonging to the Crusader County of Edessa that was east of the Euphrates River. This was a significant loss for the Crusaders.
The Byzantine Emperor, Alexios I Komnenos, decided to start fighting again against the Seljuk Turks. This renewed an old conflict between their empires.
Changes in Leadership and Construction
In Sweden, Inge the Younger became a joint king alongside his brother Philip. They ruled the country together.
In Russia, the writing of the Primary Chronicle came to an end. This chronicle was an important historical record of early Russia.
In France, construction began on a famous place called Fontevraud Abbey. This abbey would become a very important religious site.
People Born in 1110
- Düsum Khyenpa: He was the first Karmapa, a very important spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism. (He passed away in 1193).
- St. Euphrosyne of Polatsk: She was a Belarusian saint and a princess. (She passed away in 1173).
People Who Died in 1110
- Hugh VI of Lusignan: He was a powerful French nobleman.
Images for kids
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King Henry V marries Matilda of England
See also
In Spanish: 1110 para niños
