1122 facts for kids

The year 1122 was a time of important changes in Europe. Major agreements were made, and famous people were born and died. This year saw the end of a long-standing argument between the Church and rulers.

Key Events of 1122

The Concordat of Worms

On September 23, 1122, a very important agreement was signed. It was called the Concordat of Worms. This agreement helped to end a long argument known as the Investiture Controversy. This argument was about who had the power to choose bishops and other important church leaders.

For many years, both the Holy Roman Emperors and the Popes wanted to choose these leaders. This caused a lot of conflict. The Concordat of Worms was a compromise. It said that the Church would choose its own leaders. However, the Holy Roman Emperor would be present during the election. The Emperor also had the power to give the new bishop their land and worldly power. This agreement helped to separate the power of the Church from the power of the government.

Emperor Henry V (r. 1111–1125) was involved in the Investiture Controversy.

Other Notable Events

• The famous scholar Pierre Abélard wrote his important book, Sic et Non. This book explored different viewpoints on religious questions.
• The Battle of Beroia took place. This was a conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Pechenegs. The Byzantine Empire won this battle.

Important People Born in 1122

• Eleanor of Aquitaine was born around this time. She became a very powerful and influential queen. She was Queen of France and later Queen of England. Eleanor was known for her intelligence and her strong will. She lived a long life, dying in 1204.
• Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor was also born in 1122. He was a very important ruler in Europe. He was known as Frederick Barbarossa. He became Holy Roman Emperor and ruled for many years until his death in 1190.

Notable Deaths in 1122

Several important figures passed away in 1122:

• Alexander I of Scotland, who was the king of Scots.
• Ralph d'Escures, who served as the archbishop of Canterbury.
• Ilghazi, an important ruler from the Ortoqid dynasty in Mardin.
• Arnulf of Montgomery, an Anglo-Norman aristocrat who was born in 1068.
• Margrave Ottokar II of Styria.

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  Emperor Henry V (r. 1111–1125)

See also

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