1124 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1090s 1100s 1110s – 1120s – 1130s 1140s 1150s |
| Years: | 1121 1122 1123 – 1124 – 1125 1126 1127 |
The year 1124 was a time of important changes and events across Europe. Kings fought for power, new leaders took their places, and cities changed hands. Let's explore some of the key things that happened in this exciting year!
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Important Events of 1124
Battles and Power Shifts
- On March 26, Henry I of England's army won a big battle against Norman rebels at a place called Bourgtheroulde. This victory helped Henry keep control of his lands.
- On April 27, David I became the new King of Scotland. He took the throne after Alexander I died.
- The city of Tyre, which was an important port, was captured by Crusaders. These were Christian knights who traveled from Europe to fight in the Middle East.
New Leaders and Buildings
- Gaufrid was chosen as the very first Abbot of Dunfermline Abbey. An abbot is a leader of a monastery, which is a community of monks.
- A fort called Dun Beal Gallimhe was built by Tairrdelbach mac Ruaidri Ua Conchobair, who was the King of Connacht in Ireland.
- On December 21, Honorius II was chosen to be the new Pope. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.
People Who Passed Away in 1124
- On February 2, Duke Borivoj II of Bohemia died.
- On March 15, Ernulf, who was the Bishop of Rochester, passed away. He was born around the year 1040.
- On April 23, King Alexander I of Scotland died.
- On December 13, Pope Callixtus II passed away.
- Guibert of Nogent, a French historian and religious writer, also died this year. He was born in 1053.
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See also
In Spanish: 1124 para niños
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