1150s facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1120s 1130s 1140s – 1150s – 1160s 1170s 1180s |
| Years: | 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
The 1150s was a decade that saw important changes in Europe and Asia. New kings came to power, and countries tried to expand their lands. This time also saw new ideas, like the first fire insurance policy.
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Important Events of the 1150s
Changes in Leadership
During this time, several kings and leaders changed. In Sweden, King Sverker I of Sweden was killed. After his death, Eric IX of Sweden became the new king. King Eric IX also tried to conquer Finland, which was a big event for the region.
New Rules for the Church
The Church of Ireland made a big decision in the 1150s. It started to follow the rules of the Pope, who is the leader of the Catholic Church. This meant the Irish Church became more connected to the rest of Catholic Europe.
A Queen's Power and Land
One of the most powerful women of this time was Eleanor of Aquitaine. She married Henry II of England. When they married, Eleanor brought her large land, the province of Aquitaine, under English control. This made England much stronger and larger.
The First Fire Insurance
An interesting new idea appeared in the 1150s. The very first fire insurance policy was issued in Iceland. This meant people could pay a small amount of money to protect their homes from fire. If a fire happened, they would get money to rebuild. This was a very early step in how we protect our property today.
Notable People Born in the 1150s
- Stephen Langton: He later became the Archbishop of Canterbury, a very important leader in the English Church.
- Alfonso II of Aragon: He became a powerful king of Aragon, a kingdom in what is now Spain.
Important People Who Died in the 1150s
- Suryavarman II: He was a king of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia. He is famous for building the amazing temple of Angkor Wat.
- King David I of Scotland: He was a king who helped make Scotland stronger and more organized.
