1137 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1100s 1110s 1120s – 1130s – 1140s 1150s 1160s |
| Years: | 1134 1135 1136 – 1137 – 1138 1139 1140 |
The year 1137 was a time of important changes in Europe. New leaders took power, and famous buildings faced challenges. Let's explore some of the key events that happened in this year.
Important Events of 1137
New King in France
In 1137, a young man named Louis VII became the new King of France. A king is the ruler of a country, and Louis VII took on this big responsibility. He was crowned king after his father, King Louis VI, passed away.
Soon after becoming king, Louis VII married a very powerful and wealthy woman named Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor was the Duchess of Aquitaine, a large and important region in southwestern France. Their marriage brought a lot of land and influence to the French crown.
Rochester Cathedral's Fire
Another notable event in 1137 involved Rochester Cathedral in England. A cathedral is a very large and important church, often the main church of a bishop's area. In this year, Rochester Cathedral was damaged by a fire.
Fires were a common danger in the past, especially for large wooden structures. However, the people of Rochester quickly worked to rebuild and repair their cathedral. This shows how important these buildings were to their communities.
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John II (Komnenos) was a Byzantine Emperor who ruled during this period.
In Spanish: 1137 para niños
