1179
Death of Hildegard of Bingen
The German abbess, visionary, composer, and herbalist died at eighty-one in her Rhineland convent.
Third Lateran Council
Alexander III convened three hundred bishops in Rome to tidy up after the papal schism.
Teaching chairs formalized at Oxford
Oxford masters began giving public lectures on theology, arts, and canon law in the town's scattered schools.
Alfonso VIII of Castile reaches majority
The child-king of Castile, having survived a decade of Lara family regency, began ruling in his own name at fourteen.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1179?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1179. The most significant is Death of Hildegard of Bingen: The German abbess, visionary, composer, and herbalist died at eighty-one in her Rhineland convent.
What era was 1179 part of?
1179 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1179?
The events from 1179 span Europe.