1112 facts for kids

The year 1112 (written as MCXII in Roman numerals) was a leap year. This means it had 366 days instead of the usual 365. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.

What Happened in 1112?

Europe

• A powerful leader named Ramon Berenguer III, who was the Count of Barcelona, gained control of the region of Provence. He got this land because he married Douce, who was the heiress to Provence.
• In the city of Laon, France, the people decided to form their own self-governing group called a "commune." Sadly, they also killed their bishop during this time.
• The city of Salzwedel in Germany was officially started.
• The German state known as the Margraviate of Baden was created. A margraviate was a special type of border territory ruled by a margrave.
• Afonso I became the Count of Portugal. He would later become the first King of Portugal.
• Otto of Ballenstedt was made the Duke of Saxony by Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. A duke was a powerful noble who ruled a large area called a duchy.
• A writer known as Anonymus Gallus started writing a book called "Gesta principium Polonorum." This book was about the history of Polish princes and was written for Boleslaw III.

Important People Who Died

• October 5 – Sigebert of Gembloux, a French writer who kept records of historical events.
• Tancred, Prince of Galilee, a brave leader during the Crusades. He was born in 1072.
• Giorgi II of Georgia, a former king of Georgia.
• Henry, Count of Portugal, a count who helped establish Portugal. He was born in 1066.
• Bertrand of Toulouse, who was both the count of Toulouse and the first count of Tripoli.
• Ghibbelin of Arles, who was the Archbishop of Arles. He was born around 1045.

Images for kids

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  Count Ramon Berenguer III (1082–1131)

See also

In Spanish: 1112 para niños