1186 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1150s 1160s 1170s – 1180s – 1190s 1200s 1210s |
| Years: | 1183 1184 1185 – 1186 – 1187 1188 1189 |
The year 1186 was a time of important events around the world. It was a common year starting on Wednesday in the Julian calendar. Many changes happened in different kingdoms and empires during this year.
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What Happened in 1186?
- John the Chanter became the Bishop of Exeter. A bishop is a high-ranking religious leader in the Christian church.
- On January 27, Constance of Sicily got married to Henry. Henry would later become Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, a very powerful ruler. This marriage was important for the future of Europe.
- The Byzantine Empire officially said that Bulgaria was an independent country. This meant Bulgaria could rule itself without the Byzantine Empire's control.
- Guy of Lusignan became the King of Jerusalem. Jerusalem was a very important city, especially during the time of the Crusades.
Important People Born in 1186
- May 18 – Konstantin of Rostov was born. He later became a Prince of Novgorod, an important city in what is now Russia.
- Queen Urraca of Portugal was born. She became the wife of King Afonso II of Portugal.
- Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk was born. He was an important noble in England.
- Iziaslav IV Vladimirovich was born. He became a Grand Prince of Kiev, a major leader in Eastern Europe.
- Ögedei Khan was born. He was the third son of Genghis Khan, the famous founder of the Mongol Empire. Ögedei later became the second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, leading many conquests.
- Song Ci was born in China. He became a famous physician and judge. He is known for his work in forensic science, which is about using science to solve crimes.
Notable People Who Died in 1186
- On May 29, June 23, or June 24, Robert of Torigni passed away. He was an important abbot and historian.
- On August 19, Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany died. He was a duke and the son of King Henry II of England.
- Baldwin V of Jerusalem died. He was a young king of Jerusalem.
- William of Tyre, the Archbishop of Tyre, passed away. He was a famous historian and church leader during the Crusades.
- Minamoto no Yukiie, a Japanese warlord, died. He was an important figure in Japanese history during a time of civil war.
See also
In Spanish: 1186 para niños
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