1138
Aleppo earthquake
One of the deadliest earthquakes in recorded history shook northern Syria.
Earthquake devastates Gansu province
A catastrophic earthquake struck the border region between the Southern Song and the Western Xia empires in the loess highlands of present-day Gansu province.
Conrad III elected King of the Romans
The Hohenstaufen duke of Franconia, brother of the late emperor Henry V's rival, was elected German king on the death of Lothair III.
Battle of the Standard
On a moor above Northallerton, an English levy rallied around a ship's mast bearing consecrated banners and shattered a Scots army that had crossed the border…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1138?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1138. The most significant is Aleppo earthquake: One of the deadliest earthquakes in recorded history shook northern Syria.
What era was 1138 part of?
1138 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1138?
The events from 1138 span Middle East, East Asia and Europe.