1126 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1090s 1100s 1110s – 1120s – 1130s 1140s 1150s |
| Years: | 1123 1124 1125 – 1126 – 1127 1128 1129 |
The year 1126 was a time of many changes around the world. It was a common year starting on Friday in the Julian calendar. Let's explore some of the important things that happened during this year.
What Happened in 1126?
Big Events in Asia
China's Changes
In China, people were not happy with the government. From January to March, scholars and farmers gathered in Kaifeng. They protested to bring back a respected military official named Li Gang. There were small fights between the protestors and the government.
Two important books about medicine were combined into one big work. These books were written by famous Chinese scholars, Shen Kuo and Su Shi.
The rule of Emperor Huizong of Song ended in China. This was a big change for the country.
A new group called the Jin Dynasty took over northern China. This happened after the Song Dynasty lost control of the Huang He River valley. Many people from the Song court and other communities, like the Kaifeng Jews, had to move south to safety.
Big Events in Europe
Scotland and Sweden
In Scotland, the town of Rutherglen became one of the first Royal Burghs. This meant it had special rights from the king.
In Sweden, a man named Ragnvald Knaphövde wanted to be king. But upset farmers killed him at a local meeting called a thing. This left Sweden without a ruler for a short time. Then, Magnus the Strong said he would rule over a part of Sweden called Gothenland.
Spain and Venice
In Spain, Alfonso VII was crowned king. He became the ruler of both Castile and León.
King Alfonso the Battler of Navarre and Aragon led a military raid into Granada.
The people of Venice took control of Cephalonia, an island. The Byzantine Emperor John II Komnenos then gave them back their special trading rights.
In Catalonia, a leader named Olegarius created a group of knights. This group was called the confraternity of Tarragona. They were formed to fight against the Andalusians.
Science and Learning
New Translations
A scholar named Adelard of Bath did something very important. He translated the math and star charts of Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Ḵwārizmī into Latin. This helped spread new knowledge about arithmetic and astronomy across Europe.
Important People Born in 1126
- Fan Chengda: A Chinese poet, travel writer, and geographer.
- Averoes: A judge and doctor from Al-Andalus (a part of Spain).
Important People Who Died in 1126
- February 10 – William IX, Duke of Aquitaine: A powerful duke and a famous poet.
- March 8 – Urraca of Castile: The Queen of Castile.
- October 1 – Morphia of Melitene: The Queen of Jerusalem.
- Edgar Ætheling: The last member of the old Anglo-Saxon royal family in England.
- Ragnvald Knaphövde: A man who wanted to be king of Sweden, but was killed by farmers.
- Omar Khayyam: A famous Persian poet and mathematician.
Images for kids
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This painting by Adolf Liebscher shows the Battle of Chlumec, which happened in 1126.
See also
In Spanish: 1126 para niños
