1113 Facts for Kids

The year 1113 was a time of many important events around the world. It was a common year starting on Wednesday in the Julian calendar. This year saw new schools opening, changes in leadership, and the start of famous groups like the Knights Hospitaller.

Major Events of 1113

A famous teacher named Pierre Abélard opened his school in Paris, France. This school would become very important for learning in Europe.
In England, Bridlington Priory, a type of monastery, began to be built. These places were important centers for religion and learning.

In Southeast Asia, Alaungsithu became the new king of Burma, taking over from Kyanzittha.
The reign of Suryavarman I began in the Khmer Empire, a powerful kingdom in what is now Cambodia.

The Order of the Knights of the Hospital of Saint John was officially recognized by the Pope. This group had started to protect people traveling to the Holy Land. In 1113, they promised to fight to defend these travelers and the holy sites.
A large riot broke out in the city of Kiev, which was an important city in Eastern Europe at the time.
The Republic of Florence, a powerful city-state in Italy, took control of the nearby city of Montecascioli. This was part of Florence's plan to expand its power in the surrounding area.
Queen Urraca tried to take over the city of Burgos in Spain. However, her ex-husband, King Alfonso, successfully defended the city against her.

January 11 – Wang Chongyang was born in China. He later became a very important leader in the Daoist religion and helped start the Quanzhen School.
August 24 – Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou was born. He was a powerful noble in France and the father of King Henry II of England.
Stefan Nemanja was born. He would later become a very important ruler in Serbia, uniting many lands and starting a new royal family.

April 13 – Ida of Lorraine passed away. She was known as a saint and a noblewoman.
April 16 – Sviatopolk II of Kiev, a Russian ruler, died.
August 4 – Gertrude of Saxony, a countess and a regent (someone who rules for a young king or queen), died.
December 10 – Radwan, the ruler of Aleppo (a city in modern-day Syria), died.
Wanyan Wuyashu, a powerful chief of the Jurchen Wanyan tribe in China, also died this year.