1191 facts for kids

1191 (also written as MCXCI in Roman numerals) was a very important year in history. It was a time when brave knights and powerful kings were involved in major events, especially during the Crusades.

Key Events of 1191

Royal Weddings and Battles

• On May 12, a big royal wedding took place! Richard I of England, who was known as Richard the Lionheart, married Berengaria of Navarre. She became his queen.
• A very important battle happened on September 7. It was part of the Third Crusade, which was a big series of wars where Christian armies from Europe tried to take back control of the Holy Land.
• In this battle, called the Battle of Arsuf, King Richard I and his army fought against Saladin. Saladin was a very strong Muslim leader. The battle took place near a town called Arsuf. After a fierce fight, the battle ended without a clear winner, but it showed how powerful both leaders were.

Mysterious Discoveries and New Cities

• The monks at Glastonbury Abbey in England made an exciting announcement. They claimed to have found the burial places of the legendary King Arthur and his Queen Guinevere. Many people in England believed in the stories of King Arthur.
• A new city was founded in 1191! The duke Berthold V of Zähringen started the city of Berne, which is now a major city in Switzerland.

People Born in 1191

• On February 8, Yaroslav II was born. He later became a very important leader in Russia. He passed away in 1246.

People Who Died in 1191

• March 27 saw the death of Pope Clement III, who was the head of the Catholic Church at that time.
• A famous Sufi saint and mystic named Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi also passed away this year.

Fun Fact

• Did you know that the popular video game Assassin's Creed for the Xbox 360 is set in the year 1191? It lets players explore a world inspired by this historical period!

Images for kids

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  Acre surrenders to King Philip II (right).

See also

In Spanish: 1191 para niños