1169
Saladin named vizier of Egypt
After his uncle Shirkuh died two months into the office, the thirty-year-old Kurdish officer was chosen vizier by the last Fatimid caliph - on the theory…
Strongbow invited to Ireland
Richard de Clare, known by his nickname Strongbow, landed in Ireland under contract to restore Diarmait of Leinster and was promised the king's daughter Aoife…
Kanem Empire formally adopts Islam
Mai Dunama I of the Saifawa dynasty formalized Islam as the state religion of the Kanem Empire…
Tamil temple at Rameshwaram expanded
In the far southern tip of India, the Pandya kings expanded the great Ramanathaswamy temple on Rameshwaram island.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1169?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1169. The most significant is Saladin named vizier of Egypt.
What era was 1169 part of?
1169 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1169?
The events from 1169 span Middle East, Europe, Africa and South Asia.