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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1120. This year saw 5 significant events.

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  1. The Council of Nablus is held, establishing the earliest surviving written laws of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem

    The Kingdom of Jerusalem, also known as the Crusader Kingdom, was one of the Crusader states established in the Levant immediately after the First Crusade.

  2. Richard III of Capua is anointed as prince two weeks before his untimely death

    Richard III of Capua is anointed as prince two weeks before his untimely death

  3. Jordan II of Capua is anointed as prince after his infant nephew's death

    Jordan II (Italian: Giordano) was the third son of Prince Jordan I of Capua and Princess Gaitelgrima, a daughter of Prince Guaimar IV of Salerno.

  4. Large fire in church of Saint Madeleine of Vézelay, France, kills a thousand pilgrims and seriously damages the church

    Large fire in church of Saint Madeleine of Vézelay, France, kills a thousand pilgrims and seriously damages the church

  5. 'The White Ship' capsizes near the Normandy coast while crossing the English Channel transporting many nobles, including

    'The White Ship' capsizes near the Normandy coast while crossing the English Channel transporting many nobles, including the heir to the English throne, from France to England; about 300 die, only 1 survivor

Events

The Council of Nablus is held, establishing the earliest surviving written laws of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem

The Kingdom of Jerusalem, also known as the Crusader Kingdom, was one of the Crusader states established in the Levant immediately after the First Crusade.

Richard III of Capua is anointed as prince two weeks before his untimely death

Richard III of Capua is anointed as prince two weeks before his untimely death

Jordan II of Capua is anointed as prince after his infant nephew's death

Jordan II (Italian: Giordano) was the third son of Prince Jordan I of Capua and Princess Gaitelgrima, a daughter of Prince Guaimar IV of Salerno.

Large fire in church of Saint Madeleine of Vézelay, France, kills a thousand pilgrims and seriously damages the church

Large fire in church of Saint Madeleine of Vézelay, France, kills a thousand pilgrims and seriously damages the church

'The White Ship' capsizes near the Normandy coast while crossing the English Channel transporting many nobles, including

'The White Ship' capsizes near the Normandy coast while crossing the English Channel transporting many nobles, including the heir to the English throne, from France to England; about 300 die, only 1 survivor

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1120?
In 1120, there were 5 significant historical events. Notable events include The Council of Nablus is held, establishing the earliest surviving written laws of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, Richard III of Capua is anointed as prince two weeks before his untimely death, Jordan II of Capua is anointed as prince after his infant nephew's death.

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