1177
Events November 25 - Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and Raynald of Chatillon defeat Saladin at the Battle of Montgisard.Benedictus Abbas becomes abbot of Peterborough.Byland Abbey is founded in Yorkshire by the Cistercians.Casimir II becomes duke of Poland.The Cham destroy Angkor Wat.Roger de Moulins becomes Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller.Moscow is burned down and its inhabitants are killed.Puigcerdą is founded by Alfonso I of Aragon.Leopold V becomes Duke of Austria.September 27 - Pope Alexander III sends a letter to Prester John, believing he is real. Births Baldwin V, king of JerusalemJohn of Ibelin, lord of BeirutPhilip of Swabia, rival of Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor Deaths January 13 - Henry II of AustriaWilliam of Montferrat, father of Baldwin V of JerusalemHugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk
|
|
