1172 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1140s 1150s 1160s – 1170s – 1180s 1190s 1200s |
| Years: | 1169 1170 1171 – 1172 – 1173 1174 1175 |
The year 1172 was a time of important changes in Europe. Powerful leaders made big decisions that shaped history, and new people were born who would become famous later on.
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Key Events of 1172
Richard the Lionheart's Early Days
In 1172, a young man named Richard became the Duke of Poitiers. He was also the Duke of Aquitaine. This Richard would later become one of England's most famous kings, known as Richard the Lionheart. He was known for his bravery and his role in the Crusades.
Church Councils and Changes
The Council of Avranches
Pope Gregory VIII started a big meeting called the Council of Avranches. This meeting was important for the Church at the time.
The Synod of Cashel
Another major event was the end of the Synod of Cashel in Ireland. This meeting brought big changes to the way Christianity was practiced in Ireland. It meant that the old Celtic Christian system officially joined the practices of the Church in Rome. This was a significant step in uniting the Christian churches across Europe.
Important People Born in 1172
Many people who would become important figures were born in 1172:
- Baldwin I of Constantinople: He later became the first Latin Emperor of Constantinople.
- Fujiwara Moroie: He was a very important leader in Japan, one of the last of the powerful Fujiwara Regents.
- Takash: He became the Shah (ruler) of Persia.
- Aubrey de Vere, 2nd Earl of Oxford: A noble in England.
- Louis I, Count of Blois: A French count who played a role in the Crusades.
- Ranulph de Blondeville, 4th Earl of Chester: Another important English noble.
- Isabella of Jerusalem: She became the Queen of the Kingdom of Jerusalem during a challenging time for the Crusader states.
Notable Deaths in 1172
Some important people also passed away in 1172:
- Agnes: The daughter of an Italian count named Amadeus III, Count of Savoy.
- Hemachandra: A brilliant Indian scholar who was a mathematician, philosopher, and historian.
Images for kids
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King Béla III of Hungary (ruled 1172–1196)
See also
In Spanish: 1172 para niños
