1144
Consecration of Saint-Denis
Abbot Suger unveiled the rebuilt choir of his royal abbey north of Paris, filled with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and jewel-colored stained glass…
Fall of Edessa
On Christmas Eve, Imad al-Din Zengi's army broke through the weakened walls of the County of Edessa while its count was away hunting.
Blood libel emerges at Norwich
A twelve-year-old boy named William was found dead in woods outside Norwich.
Geoffrey Plantagenet enters Rouen
Count Geoffrey of Anjou completed his conquest of Normandy by entering Rouen unopposed.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1144?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1144. The most significant is Consecration of Saint-Denis.
What era was 1144 part of?
1144 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1144?
The events from 1144 span Europe and Middle East.