1136
Suger begins rebuilding Saint-Denis
Abbot Suger of the royal abbey of Saint-Denis outside Paris began reconstructing the west facade and choir of his church, flooding the sacred interior…
Neo-Confucian revival takes root in Song academies
The philosophical revival gathered serious momentum across the Southern Song as disciples of the Cheng brothers spread through the Yangtze valley academies…
Geoffrey of Monmouth publishes History of the Kings of Britain
An Oxford cleric of Breton or Welsh extraction released a Latin history claiming descent from Trojan refugees and giving Europe the earliest full narrative…
Welsh revolt sweeps Gower and Deheubarth
Taking advantage of the Anarchy in England, Welsh princes in the south and west retook castles the Normans had held for a generation.
Roger II conquers Naples
The Norman king of Sicily took the Duchy of Naples, adding mainland southern Italy to his kingdom.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1136?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1136. The most significant is Suger begins rebuilding Saint-Denis.
What era was 1136 part of?
1136 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1136?
The events from 1136 span Europe and East Asia.