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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 11th century12th century13th century
Decades: 1110s  1120s  1130s  – 1140s –  1150s  1160s  1170s
Years: 1137 1138 113911401141 1142 1143

The year 1140 (written as MCXL in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a leap year. It began on a Monday and was part of the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.

What Happened in 1140?

Big Events in Europe

  • On December 21, Conrad III of Germany led an attack on Weinsberg. This was a strong castle belonging to the Welfs, a powerful family at the time.
  • Henry Jasomirgott was given an important job. He became the count palatine of the Rhine, a powerful position in the Holy Roman Empire.
  • The town of Lanark in Scotland became a Royal Burgh. This meant it had special rights and was directly controlled by the king, David I of Scotland.
  • The settlement of Marburg in Germany officially became a town.
  • Roger II of Sicily created new laws called the Assizes of Ariano. These laws helped organize his kingdom.
  • King Roger II of Sicily also took control over the practice of medicine. This meant doctors needed royal permission to work.

Important Religious Moments

  • On June 3, a church court in Sens, France, said that Pierre Abelard was teaching ideas that were not allowed. This was called heresy.
  • On September 8, a wise Jewish thinker named Judah Halevi arrived in Alexandria. He was on a special trip to Palestine after finishing his famous book, Kuzari.
  • The first Cistercian monastery in Spain was started in Fitero. This religious group grew very quickly in the area over the next 15 years.
  • A monk named Gratian wrote an important book called the Decretum Gratiani. This book helped create the rules for the church, known as Canon law.


People Born in 1140

  • May 28 – Xin Qiji, a famous Chinese poet.
  • Minamoto no Yoshihira, a brave Japanese warrior.

People Who Died in 1140

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