1148 facts for kids

The year 1148 was a time of important events, especially in Europe. Leaders fought for control of lands, and a famous book was finished. Many people who would become important figures were also born this year.

Important Events of 1148

In 1148, several significant things happened across different parts of the world.

Battles and Land Control

• Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona, a powerful leader in Spain, fought and took control of the city of Tortosa. He captured it from the Moors, who were Muslim people living in parts of Spain at that time.
• King Afonso I of Portugal also had a victory. He captured the city of Abrantes from the Moors, expanding his kingdom's territory.

Famous Books and Writings

• A princess named Anna Komnene finished writing a very important book called the Alexiad. This book is a biography, which means it tells the life story of her father, Emperor Alexius I. He was a powerful ruler of the Byzantine Empire.

People Born in 1148

The year 1148 saw the birth of several individuals who would become notable in history.

• John of Brienne was born. He later became a king of Jerusalem and also the Latin Emperor of Constantinople, a very important city. He lived until 1237.
• Qiu Chuji, a famous Chinese Taoist leader, was born this year. He passed away in 1227.
• Pope Honorius III was born. He later became the leader of the Catholic Church. He died in 1227.

People Who Died in 1148

Some important figures passed away in 1148.

• In April, Amadeus III of Savoy died. He was born in 1095.
• Conan III, Duke of Brittany passed away. He was born in 1070.
• Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Pembroke died. He was born in 1100.
• William de Warenne, 3rd Earl of Surrey also passed away.
• Alphonse I of Toulouse died. He was born in 1103.

Images for kids

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  Raymond of Poitiers welcoming King Louis VII of France (right) in Antioch.

See also

In Spanish: 1148 para niños