1129
Council of Troyes endorses the Templars
At a packed church council in Champagne, Bernard of Clairvaux threw his immense prestige behind Hugh de Payens's ragged brotherhood of warrior-monks guarding…
Southern Song expand paper currency
Facing the staggering cost of frontier defense after losing the north to the Jurchen, the Song court vastly expanded its issuance of paper money - jiaozi…
Zagwe dynasty consolidates in Ethiopia
In the highlands of Lasta, the Zagwe kings tightened their grip on the Ethiopian throne they had seized from the old Aksumite line a generation earlier.
Fulk of Anjou arrives in Jerusalem
The French count, widowed and freshly pilgrim-minded, married Baldwin II's daughter Melisende and became heir presumptive to the Crusader throne.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1129?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1129. The most significant is Council of Troyes endorses the Templars.
What era was 1129 part of?
1129 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1129?
The events from 1129 span Europe, East Asia, Africa and Middle East.