1126
Ibn Rushd born at Cordoba
In al-Andalus a boy was born who would grow up to write commentaries on Aristotle so thorough that Latin Christendom would call him simply the Commentator.
Oath for Empress Matilda
Henry I compelled his English barons to swear they would accept his daughter Matilda as queen…
Hildegard becomes prioress of Disibodenberg
After the death of the anchoress Jutta, her young pupil Hildegard of Bingen was chosen to lead the small community of women attached to the Rhineland monastery.
Almoravid raid destroys Ucles outpost
Almoravid cavalry struck deep into Christian New Castile, burning villages and carrying off captives.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1126?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1126. The most significant is Ibn Rushd born at Cordoba: In al-Andalus a boy was born who would grow up to write commentaries on Aristotle so thorough that Latin Christendom would call him simply the Commentator.
What era was 1126 part of?
1126 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1126?
The events from 1126 span Africa and Europe.