1109
Death of Anselm of Canterbury
The Italian-born archbishop who had argued God's existence from pure reason and refused to bend to two English kings died in his monastery bed.
Goryeo court commissions the Tripitaka
The Korean Goryeo dynasty launched its first great project to carve the entire Buddhist canon onto wooden printing blocks - an act of pious devotion intended…
Crusaders capture Tripoli
After a siege stretching seven years and outliving the count who had begun it, the Lebanese port fell to a coalition of Franks, Genoese, and Provencals.
Srivijaya begins its long decline
The great Malay thalassocracy that had dominated the Straits of Malacca for four centuries was losing its grip on the spice routes as Chola naval raids…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1109?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1109. The most significant is Death of Anselm of Canterbury: The Italian-born archbishop who had argued God's existence from pure reason and refused to bend to two English kings died in his monastery bed.
What era was 1109 part of?
1109 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1109?
The events from 1109 span Europe, East Asia, Middle East and Southeast Asia.