1123
First Lateran Council
Callixtus II convened the first general council of the Latin Church in the West since antiquity, confirmed the Concordat of Worms, and reaffirmed the ban…
Jurchen capture the last Liao emperor
After years of desperate flight across the Mongolian steppe with a dwindling band of followers, the last Khitan emperor Tianzuo was finally cornered and taken…
Baldwin II captured by Belek Ghazi
Hunting in northern Syria, the King of Jerusalem and a small escort were ambushed by Turkish horsemen under Belek Ghazi and dragged to captivity at Kharput…
Battle of Yibneh
The Crusaders ambushed and destroyed a Fatimid army near the coast south of Jaffa…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1123?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1123. The most significant is First Lateran Council.
What era was 1123 part of?
1123 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1123?
The events from 1123 span Europe, East Asia and Middle East.