1157 facts for kids

The year 1157 was a time of important events and the birth of future leaders. Kings and princes were born and died, and a major civil war ended, changing the map of Europe.

Important Births in 1157

• September 8 – Richard I, who would later become a famous King of England. He was also known as Richard the Lionheart.
• Leopold V of Austria, who would become a powerful Duke in Austria.
• Hojo Masako, a very important woman in Japanese history. She was the wife of Minamoto no Yoritomo, who founded the first military government in Japan.

Important Deaths in 1157

• May 15 – Yury Dolgoruky, a powerful Russian prince.
• August 21 – King Alfonso VII of Castile, who ruled a large kingdom in what is now Spain.
• Eystein II of Norway, one of the kings of Norway.
• Sweyn III of Denmark, one of the kings of Denmark.

Key Events of 1157

Albert the Bear Founds Brandenburg

On June 11, a powerful German noble named Albert I, also known as "The Bear," became the first ruler of a new area called the Margraviate of Brandenburg. A Margraviate was a special kind of border region, often ruled by a powerful lord called a Margrave. Albert the Bear helped to expand the German Empire eastward.

The End of Denmark's Civil War

On October 23, a big battle called the Battle of Grathe Heath took place in Denmark. This battle ended a long and difficult civil war in the country. King Sweyn III was killed during this battle. After his death, Valdemar I became the sole king of all Denmark. He then worked hard to rebuild and unite the country, bringing peace after many years of fighting.

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  Tomoe Gozen

See also

In Spanish: 1157 para niños