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The year 1146 was a time of important changes and events across Europe and the Middle East. It was a period when powerful leaders made big decisions that shaped history, and new cities began to appear on maps. People like Saint Bernard of Clairvaux played a major role in inspiring religious movements, while other important figures were born or passed away, leaving their mark on the world.
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The Year 1146
Key Events
- A very important religious leader named Saint Bernard of Clairvaux gave powerful speeches at Vézelay in Burgundy, encouraging people to join the Second Crusade. The Crusades were a series of religious wars fought by European Christians to take back control of the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
- The city of Bryansk, which is now in Russia, was mentioned for the first time in historical records during this year.
Important People Born
- Giraldus Cambrensis was born. He was a Welsh clergyman (a religious leader) and a chronicler (someone who writes down historical events). He lived until around 1223.
- William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke was also born. He would become a famous knight and a very important person in English history. He passed away in 1219.
People Who Passed Away
- On August 1, Vsevolod II of Kiev died. He was a powerful ruler in what is now Ukraine.
- On August 8, Eric III of Denmark passed away. He was the King of Denmark.
- On September 14, Zengi, a strong ruler from Syria, was killed. He was born in 1087.
Images for kids
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Bernard of Clairvaux (left) encouraging people to join the Second Crusade at Vézelay (Burgundy).
See also
In Spanish: 1146 para niños
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