1112
Bernard joins Citeaux
A Burgundian noble of twenty-two rode up to the struggling reformed monastery of Citeaux with thirty kinsmen in tow and asked to be admitted.
Kara-Khitai founded by Yelü Dashi
A Khitan prince fleeing the collapse of the Liao dynasty at the hands of the Jurchen led his followers west across the Central Asian steppe and established…
Great Zimbabwe walls begin to rise
On the granite plateau between the Limpopo and Zambezi rivers, Shona-speaking masons started dry-stacking the curved stone walls that would eventually grow…
Ramanuja teaches Vishishtadvaita
The South Indian Vaishnava philosopher Ramanuja, working from the Srirangam temple on the Kaveri, refined his doctrine of qualified non-dualism…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1112?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1112. The most significant is Bernard joins Citeaux: A Burgundian noble of twenty-two rode up to the struggling reformed monastery of Citeaux with thirty kinsmen in tow and asked to be admitted.
What era was 1112 part of?
1112 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1112?
The events from 1112 span Europe, Central Asia, Africa and South Asia.