1142
Yue Fei executed at Lin'an
The Southern Song general whose victories against the Jin had terrified the Jurchen court was recalled and executed on trumped-up charges by the emperor's…
Death of Peter Abelard
At the Cluniac priory of Saint-Marcel near Chalon-sur-Saone, the broken philosopher died in his mid-sixties.
Twelfth Imam occultation commemorated
Twelver Shia communities across Iraq and Persia quietly marked the passage of time since the child Imam was said to have disappeared into supernatural hiding…
Earthquake shakes eastern Sicily
A violent earthquake centered near the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna shook eastern Sicily, badly damaging newly built Norman fortifications and collapsing…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1142?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1142. The most significant is Yue Fei executed at Lin'an.
What era was 1142 part of?
1142 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1142?
The events from 1142 span East Asia, Europe and Middle East.