1116 facts for kids

The year 1116 (written as MCXVI in Roman numerals) was a leap year. This means it had an extra day, February 29th. It followed the Julian calendar, an older way of tracking dates.

Important Events of 1116

Events Around the World

Africa

• Baldwin I of Jerusalem, a king, started an attack on Egypt.
• Ali ibn Yahya, the ruler of the Zirid kingdom in Ifriqiya (a region in North Africa), took control of Jerba. This island had been acting like a small, independent country known for pirates.

Americas

• The Aztecs began a long journey from their homeland, Aztlán. They were searching for a new place to live. This search would eventually lead them to build their famous city, Tenochtitlán (which is now Mexico City).

Europe

• In Portugal, Countess Theresa led her forces to capture two cities in Galicia: Tui and Ourense.
• In response, Countess Theresa's sister, Queen Urraca of Leon and Castile, attacked the region of Portugal.
• Troops from the Almoravid empire took control of the Balearic Islands. The Muslim ruler of these islands had become weak after attacks from raiders from Pisa and Catalonia.

New Ideas and Creations

Arts and Technology

• In China, people invented the modern book. This new type of book had separate pages sewn together, making them easier to read and store.
• Construction began on the beautiful Chennakesava Temple in India.
• A special type of music called Aak was brought to the Korean court. This music was introduced by Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty in China.

People Born in 1116

• Roger de Clare, 3rd Earl of Hertford (died in 1173)

People Who Died in 1116

• February 3 – Coloman of Hungary (born in 1070)
• February 25 – Robert of Arbrissel, a religious leader who started the abbey of Fontevrault (born around 1045)

Images for kids

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  Queen Theresa of Portugal (1080–1130)

See also

In Spanish: 1116 para niños