1136 facts for kids

The year 1136 (written as MCXXXVI in Roman numerals) was a special year that happened a long time ago. It was a leap year, which means it had an extra day, just like some years today. This year was part of the Julian calendar, an old way of keeping track of dates. Many important things happened around the world in 1136.

Major Events of 1136

Important Happenings Around the World

Events in Africa

• In the city of Béjaïa (which is in modern-day Algeria), the people successfully fought off an attack by ships from Genoa. Genoa was a powerful city in Italy with a strong navy.

Events in Europe

• February 5 – A peace deal called the Treaty of Durham was signed. In this treaty, King Stephen I of England agreed to give the area of Cumberland to King David I of Scotland. This helped to settle some disagreements between their kingdoms.
• In the city of Novgorod (in what is now Russia), the people decided they no longer wanted their prince, Vsevolod of Pskov. They rebelled and removed him from power, choosing their own leaders instead.
• The Battle of Crug Mawr took place in Wales. In this battle, Owain Gwynedd, a Welsh leader, led his forces to victory against the Normans. The Normans were people who had come from France and had taken control of much of England and parts of Wales.
• Grimoald, who was the duke of Bari (a city in Italy), started a rebellion. He was supported by the Holy Roman Emperor. Grimoald was fighting against King Roger II of Sicily.

Arts and Culture in 1136

New Buildings and Writings

• The famous Saint Denis Basilica was finished in Paris, France. This church is very important in French history and architecture.
• A famous writer named Peter Abelard wrote a book called Historia Calamitatum. In this book, he shared his life story, including his relationship with a woman named Heloise.

People Born in 1136

• Amalric I of Jerusalem
• William of Newburgh, an English historian who wrote about history (died in 1198)

People Who Died in 1136

• April 15 – Richard Fitz Gilbert de Clare (born in 1094)
• May 28 – Hughes de Payens, who was the very first leader (Grand Master) of the Knights Templar, a famous group of warrior monks.
• October 28 – Boleslaus III of Poland (born in 1086)
• November 15 – Margrave Leopold III of Austria (born in 1073)
• November 21 – William de Corbeil, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury (a very important church leader in England).
• Date unknown
  • Abraham bar Hiyya Ha-Nasi, a Spanish mathematician and astronomer (born in 1070)
  • Zayn al-Din al-Jurjani, a physician from Persia

Images for kids

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  Vsevolod of Pskov (c. 1103–1138)

See also

In Spanish: 1136 para niños