1177 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1140s 1150s 1160s – 1170s – 1180s 1190s 1200s |
| Years: | 1174 1175 1176 – 1177 – 1178 1179 1180 |
The year 1177 was a time of important events across the world. Kings and leaders made big decisions, battles were fought, and new places were founded. Let's explore some of the key things that happened in 1177!
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Important Events of 1177
- On November 25, Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and Raynald of Châtillon led their forces. They won a big victory against Saladin at the Battle of Montgisard.
- In Japan, a large fire destroyed much of the city of Kyoto. This happened during the third year of the Angen era.
- Benedictus Abbas became the abbot of Peterborough Abbey in England. An abbot is a leader of a monastery.
- Byland Abbey was started in Yorkshire, England. It was built by the Cistercian monks.
- Casimir II the Just became the Duke of Poland. A duke is a powerful ruler of a territory.
- The Cham people attacked and took over the Khmer capital city of Angkor Wat.
- Roger de Moulins became the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller. This was a military and religious order.
- The city of Moscow was burned down.
- Puigcerdà was founded by Alfonso II of Aragon. He was a king in what is now Spain.
- Leopold V, Duke of Austria became the Duke of Austria.
- On September 27, Pope Alexander III sent a letter to someone he believed was a real person, Prester John.
- The Treaty of Venice was signed. In this treaty, Frederick I Barbarossa accepted Pope Alexander III as the true Pope.
- During the winter, Estonians attacked the city of Pskov.
People Born in 1177
- Baldwin V of Jerusalem, who would later become the King of Jerusalem. (He died in 1186).
- Robert de Ros, an English baron. (He died in 1226).
- Philip of Swabia, who was a rival of Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor. (He died in 1208).
People Who Died in 1177
- On January 13, Henry II, Duke of Austria passed away. (He was born in 1107).
- William of Montferrat, Count of Jaffa and Ascalon, who was the father of Baldwin V of Jerusalem. (He was born in the early 1140s).
- Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, who was the first Earl of Norfolk. (He was born in 1095).
Important Leaders of 1177
- England: Henry II of England (ruled from 1154 to 1189)
- France: Louis VII of France (ruled from 1137 to 1180)
- Byzantine Empire: Manuel I Komnenos (ruled from 1143 to 1180)
- Pope: Pope Alexander III (Pope from 1159 to 1181)
- Song China: Emperor Xiaozong of Song China (ruled from 1162 to 1189)
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