1117 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1080s 1090s 1100s – 1110s – 1120s 1130s 1140s |
| Years: | 1114 1115 1116 – 1117 – 1118 1119 1120 |
The year 1117 (MCXVII) was a common year starting on Monday in the Julian calendar. It was a time when many important things happened around the world. This year saw changes in leadership, conflicts, and new inventions.
What Happened in 1117?
Events Around the World
Africa's Conflicts
In North Africa, two independent cities, Mahdia and Gabes, were fighting. Mahdia got help from the Zirid dynasty, a powerful family. Gabes was supported by Roger I of Sicily, a Norman ruler from Sicily.
Asia's Changes
The city of Pelusium was destroyed by Baldwin I of Jerusalem. This was part of the ongoing conflicts in the region. In Japan, the monks (called sohei) from Miidera and Enryakuji attacked the city of Nara.
Europe's Developments
- In Bohemia, Borivoj II of Bohemia became the new prince. He took the place of Vladislav I of Bohemia.
- In Santiago de Compostela in present-day Spain, people tried to burn their religious leader and the queen in the palace.
- Iceland made an important decision: it officially ended slavery.
- In Portugal, the Almoravid dynasty briefly took back control of the city of Coimbra.
Important Discoveries and Buildings
Education and New Structures
- On May 3, a special ceremony took place. Merton Priory was officially made a holy place. This priory was also known as the Thomas Becket School.
Technology's Progress
- This year marks the earliest time we know of when a compass was used to help ships navigate. This was a big step for travel and exploration.
People of 1117
New Births
- Humphrey II of Toron was born. He would later become an important leader in Jerusalem.
Notable Deaths
- April 16 – Saint Magnus, the Earl of Orkney, passed away.
- December 9 – Gertrud of Brunswick, a noblewoman from Meißen, died.
- Anselm of Laon, a French theologian (someone who studies religion), also died this year.
- Ivo of Chartres, a French expert in church law, passed away. He was born in 1040.
- Bertrade de Montfort, who was married to Fulk IV of Anjou and Philip I of France, died.
- Li Zhiyi, a Chinese poet, also passed away.
Images for kids
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Seal of King Stephen II of Hungary
See also
In Spanish: 1117 para niños
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