1130
Roger II crowned King of Sicily
In Palermo cathedral on Christmas Day, the Norman count of Sicily had himself anointed king of a new polyglot kingdom stretching from the Abruzzi to Malta.
Ibn Tumart proclaims himself Mahdi
At the Atlas mountain stronghold of Tinmel, the founder of the Almohad movement formally claimed the title of Mahdi…
Maori arrival in New Zealand approaches
Polynesian seafarers from the central Pacific were pushing outward in long double-hulled canoes that would, within two centuries, reach the last…
Hassan II born into the Nizari Ismailis
In the mountain fortress of Alamut, a child was born to the line of Persian missionaries known to Sunni neighbors as the Assassins.
Kalyani inscriptions of the Western Chalukyas
At their southern capital of Basavakalyan in the Deccan, the Western Chalukya kings issued long Sanskrit and Kannada inscriptions recording royal grants…
Papal schism of Anacletus and Innocent
Two rival popes were elected in Rome on the same day, and Christendom spent the next eight years picking sides.
Great Zimbabwe gold rises in trade
Swahili coast port cities including Kilwa began minting copper coins and trading actively with the Shona highlands.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1130?
Saeculum lists 7 events from 1130. The most significant is Roger II crowned King of Sicily: In Palermo cathedral on Christmas Day, the Norman count of Sicily had himself anointed king of a new polyglot kingdom stretching from the Abruzzi to Malta.
What era was 1130 part of?
1130 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1130?
The events from 1130 span Europe, Africa, Oceania, Middle East and South Asia.