1140
Gratian compiles the Decretum
A Bolognese law teacher, probably a Camaldolese monk, assembled some four thousand excerpts from papal letters, council canons, and Church Fathers…
Kilwa sultanate rising
The small Swahili port of Kilwa on the East African coast, ruled by Persian-descended Shirazi sultans, began its rise to commercial dominance over the Indian…
Abelard condemned at Sens
Bernard of Clairvaux cornered Peter Abelard at a council in Sens and presented a catalogue of supposed errors extracted from his books.
Teutonic merchants at Visby
German merchants began settling in Visby on the island of Gotland…
Theobald of Bec succeeds at Canterbury
The Norman abbot of Le Bec succeeded William of Corbeil as Archbishop of Canterbury…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1140?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1140. The most significant is Gratian compiles the Decretum.
What era was 1140 part of?
1140 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1140?
The events from 1140 span Europe and Africa.