1125
Jin destroys the Liao dynasty
After barely a decade of rebellion, the Jurchen captured the last Liao emperor as he fled west across the steppe.
Death of Henry V ends the Salian dynasty
The last of the Salian emperors died childless at Utrecht, leaving the German princes to choose their next ruler.
Almohad movement declares open war on Almoravids
Ibn Tumart's followers attacked an Almoravid force near Sus and lost…
David Soslan born in the Georgian highlands
The future husband of Queen Tamar of Georgia, a mountain prince of the Bagrationi line, was born in the Ossetian highlands.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1125?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1125. The most significant is Jin destroys the Liao dynasty: After barely a decade of rebellion, the Jurchen captured the last Liao emperor as he fled west across the steppe. Two centuries of Khitan rule collapsed.
What era was 1125 part of?
1125 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1125?
The events from 1125 span East Asia, Europe, Africa and Central Asia.