1174
Death of Nur al-Din
The pious Sunni ruler who had spent his career uniting Muslim Syria against the Crusaders died suddenly of a throat infection in Damascus…
Henry II's penance at Canterbury
Barefoot and in a wool shirt, the king walked the last stretch into Canterbury, prostrated himself at Becket's tomb, and invited each of the cathedral monks…
Saladin takes Damascus
Three months after Nur al-Din's death, Saladin rode north from Egypt with a small force, was admitted to Damascus by Nur al-Din's friends, and married…
Henry II destroys hostile baronial castles
Victorious over the great revolt of his sons and their baronial supporters, Henry II ordered the demolition of scores of adulterine castles built…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1174?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1174. The most significant is Death of Nur al-Din.
What era was 1174 part of?
1174 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1174?
The events from 1174 span Middle East and Europe.