1182
Massacre of the Latins in Constantinople
A Greek mob, whipped up against the resented Venetian and Genoese merchants of the capital, slaughtered thousands of Latin residents during Andronikos…
Philip II expels the Jews of France
The new French king issued an edict confiscating Jewish property and expelling Jews from his royal domain, canceling Christian debts owed to them in his own…
Andronikos I Komnenos seizes Constantinople
The emperor's charismatic, brutal cousin marched on the capital, was welcomed by the city mob, and presided over the massacre of the Latin merchant quarter.
Canterbury rebuilt under William the Englishman
After the fire that had destroyed the east end, English mason William the Englishman completed the reconstruction of the Trinity Chapel beyond Becket's tomb.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1182?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1182. The most significant is Massacre of the Latins in Constantinople.
What era was 1182 part of?
1182 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1182?
The events from 1182 span Europe.