1174 facts for kids

The year 1174 was a time of many important events across the world. Kings fought battles, new leaders took power, and cities faced big changes. This year saw major shifts in power in places like England, Scotland, and the Middle East.

Key Events of 1174

Changes in Power and Conflicts

• In Vietnam, the country was given the name Annam by China. This was a way for China to show its influence over the region.
• A big fight known as the Revolt of 1173–1174 ended. This revolt was against Henry II of England, who was the King of England. The people who rebelled were defeated.
• William I, who was the King of Scotland, was captured. He was taken by Ranulf de Glanvill during the Battle of Alnwick (1174). This was a major event for Scotland.
• In the Middle East, a powerful leader named Saladin took control of the city of Damascus. This was an important step in his plan to unite the region.
• A new king, Baldwin IV, became the King of Jerusalem. He took over after his father, Amalric I, passed away.

New Leaders and Places

• Richard of Dover became the new Archbishop of Canterbury in England. An Archbishop is a very important religious leader in the church.
• William de Braose, Third Lord of Bramber became the sheriff of Hereford in England. A sheriff was a local official who helped keep law and order.
• The city of Pombal in Portugal was started by Gualdim Pais. This was a new town being built during this time.

Other Important Happenings

• A large fire destroyed most of the city of Padua in Italy. This was a terrible disaster for the people living there.

Famous Births in 1174

• Saint Hedwig of Andechs was born. She later became a very respected saint. (d. 1243)
• King Peter II of Aragon was born. He would later rule the Kingdom of Aragon. (d. 1213)
• Emeric of Hungary was born. He would later become a king of Hungary. (d. 1204)

Notable Deaths in 1174

• May 15 — Nur ad-Din, a powerful ruler of Syria, passed away. (b. 1118)
• June 28 — Andrei Bogolyubsky, who was a Prince of Vladimir in Russia, died. (b. c. 1111)
• July 11 — King Amalric I of Jerusalem, the King of Jerusalem, passed away. (b. 1136)
• September 22 — Uchtred, a Lord from Galloway, died. (b. c. 1120)
• October 17 — Queen Petronila of Aragon passed away. (b. 1135)
• Everard des Barres, who was the third leader of the Knights Templar, died. The Knights Templar were a famous group of warrior monks.
• Miles of Plancy, a French crusader, also passed away.

Images for kids

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  Baldwin IV becomes king of Jerusalem after the death of his father Amalric I (left).

See also

In Spanish: 1174 para niños