1111 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	11th century – 12th century – 13th century
Decades:	1080s 1090s 1100s – 1110s – 1120s 1130s 1140s
Years:	1108 1109 1110 – 1111 – 1112 1113 1114

The year 1111 was a time of many important events across the world. It was a common year starting on Sunday in the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used back then. In Roman numerals, 1111 is written as MCXI.

What Happened in 1111?

In Syria, a big battle called the Battle of Shaizar took place. It was fought between the Crusaders and the Seljuk Turks. Neither side won, so it ended in a draw.
In China, the famous Donglin Academy was started. This was a place for learning and studying.

On May 24, the town of Laus (now called Lodi Vecchio) was destroyed. This happened because troops from Milan attacked it.
Baldwin VII became the new Count of Flanders. This meant he was the ruler of a powerful area in what is now Belgium and France.
Henry V was crowned Holy Roman Emperor. This was a very important title, given to him by Pope Paschal II.
Two cities in Portugal, Santarém and Sintra, were captured. They were taken by the Almoravid troops, led by a general named Sir ibn Abi Bakr.
The Berbers tried to take back land they had lost. During this time, they attacked and looted the city of Coimbra.
Also in Coimbra, people living in the city rebelled against their ruler. This was the only time such a rebellion happened in Portugal during that period.
Alfonso VII became the King of Galicia. Galicia is a region in what is now Spain.

The Synod of Rathbreasail was a very important meeting in Ireland. It changed how the Irish church was organized. Before, it was mainly run by monasteries. After this meeting, it changed to a diocesan system, which means it was organized into areas called dioceses, each with a bishop.

February 22 – Roger Borsa, who was the King of Sicily, passed away. He was born in 1078.
March 3 – Prince Bohemund I of Antioch died. He was born in 1058.
October 5 – Robert II, Count of Flanders, passed away. He was born in 1065.
Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali, a famous Persian theologian (someone who studies religion), died. He was born in 1058.
Cadwgan ap Bleddyn, a prince from Powys in Wales, died.
Iorwerth ap Bleddyn, another prince from Powys in eastern Wales, also passed away.
Richard II of Gaeta, who was a consul and duke of Gaeta, died.
Otto II, Count of Habsburg, passed away.
Antipope Sylvester IV, who was a rival pope, died.
Ōe no Masafusa, a scholar and tutor from Japan, passed away. He was born in 1041.
Robert of Molesme, a Christian saint and abbot, died. He was born in 1027.