1150 facts for kids

The year 1150 was a time of many changes across Europe and Asia. New cities were founded, and important people were born and died. This year saw shifts in power and new ideas spreading.

What Happened in 1150?

In 1150, several important events took place around the world. New cities were started, and castles were built.

New Cities and Places

• The city of Åhus in Sweden was given special city rights. This meant it could govern itself more.
• Airdrie in Scotland was officially founded as a city.
• The city of Neuruppin was founded in Brandenburg, Germany.
• Another German city, Rinteln, was also founded in Lower Saxony.
• Albrecht the Bear took control of the region of Brandenburg. He helped it grow and become stronger.

Changes in Leadership and Power

• King Sverker I of Sweden was removed from his position. Eric IX of Sweden became the new king of Sweden.
• Garcia IV Ramirez finished his time as the King of Navarre. Navarre is a region in what is now Spain.

Important Buildings and Structures

• During the Crusades, the city of Ashkelon was made much stronger. Its rulers, the Fatimids, added 53 towers to its walls.
• Cubbie Roo's Castle was built on the island of Wyre, Orkney. This castle is still a famous landmark today.
• Castle Rising Castle was built in Norfolk, England. It was built by William d'Aubigny, 1st Earl of Arundel.
• Christchurch Priory was founded. This was an important religious building.

New Ideas and Language

• Peter the Lombard published his famous book, Sentences. This book was very important for Christian thought.
• The University of Paris was founded. Today, it is known as the Sorbonne. It became a major center for learning.
• The Middle Dutch language began to be spoken. This happened in the area we now call Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg).
• The earliest written record of Gypsies working as musicians appeared. This was noted in Constantinople.

Other Notable Events

• The title of Earl of Bedford was created in England.
• The Mersey Ferry started running. It carried people between Liverpool and Birkenhead in England.
• Joscelin II, Count of Edessa was captured during the Second Crusade.
• The church in Tuam, Ireland, became a very important Archdiocese.
• Christian Malone wrote an important Irish history book called Chronicum Scotorum.

Who Was Born in 1150?

Many people who would become important figures were born around 1150.

• Leo II of Armenia (died 1229) was born. He would later become a king.
• William de Braose, 4th Lord of Bramber (died 1211) was born around this time. He was a powerful lord in England.
• Rosamund Clifford (died 1176) was born. She became famous as a friend of Henry II of England.
• Alix of France (died 1198) was born. She was a daughter of Louis VII of France.
• Saxo Grammaticus (died 1220), a famous Danish historian, was born.
• Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut (died 1195) was born. He was a count in what is now Belgium.
• Stephen Langton (died 1228) was born around this year. He later became the Archbishop of Canterbury.
• Beatrice, a Countess of Dia, was also born.

Important People Who Died in 1150

Some important leaders and builders passed away in 1150.

• Emperor Xizong of Jin, who was the third ruler of the Jurchen Jin Dynasty, died.
• Suryavarman II, a Khmer king, passed away. He was famous for building the amazing temple of Angkor Wat.
• Barisan of Ibelin, an important figure in the crusader kingdom of Jerusalem, died.
• Pribislav of Brandenburg (born around 1075) was the last king of the Hevelli people. He died in 1150.

Images for kids

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  Nur al-Din, a powerful ruler of Aleppo (1118–1174)

See also

In Spanish: 1150 para niños