1140s

Centuries: 11th century - 12th century - 13th century

Events and Trends

Abbot Suger rebuilds the monastery of St Denis outside Paris, seen as the initiation of the Gothic style.

Gratian's Decretals reinvigorate study of canon law and civil law.

1142
* End of the reign of Emperor Sutoku of Japan
* Emperor Konoe ascends to the throne of Japan
1143 Celestine II is elected pope.
1144 Pope Celestine II is succeeded by Pope Lucius II
1146 Saint Bernard of Clairvaux preaches the Second Crusade at Vezelay, Burgundy
1145 - 1147: Second Crusade. Crusaders capture Lisbon from Muslims

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