English King Henry I marries 2nd wife Adeliza [Adela] of Louvain at Windsor Castle
English King Henry I marries 2nd wife Adeliza [Adela] of Louvain at Windsor Castle
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1121. This year saw 4 significant events.
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1121 Timeline
English King Henry I marries 2nd wife Adeliza [Adela] of Louvain at Windsor Castle
English King Henry I marries 2nd wife Adeliza [Adela] of Louvain at Windsor Castle
Battle of Didgori: Georgian army under King David the Builder wins a decisive victory over the renowned Seljuk commander
Battle of Didgori: Georgian army under King David the Builder wins a decisive victory over the renowned Seljuk commander Ilghazi
Dirk VI becomes count of Holland
Dirk VI (1114 – 5 August 1157) was Count of Holland between 1121 and 1157, at first, during his minority, under the regency of his mother Petronilla. He was the son of Count Floris II.
Norbert of Xanten, later St. Norbert, founds the Premonstratensian Order at Prémontré in northern France
Norbert of Xanten, later St. Norbert, founds the Premonstratensian Order at Prémontré in northern France
Events
Battle of Didgori: Georgian army under King David the Builder wins a decisive victory over the renowned Seljuk commander
Battle of Didgori: Georgian army under King David the Builder wins a decisive victory over the renowned Seljuk commander Ilghazi
Dirk VI becomes count of Holland
Dirk VI (1114 – 5 August 1157) was Count of Holland between 1121 and 1157, at first, during his minority, under the regency of his mother Petronilla. He was the son of Count Floris II.
Norbert of Xanten, later St. Norbert, founds the Premonstratensian Order at Prémontré in northern France
Norbert of Xanten, later St. Norbert, founds the Premonstratensian Order at Prémontré in northern France
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1121?
- In 1121, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include English King Henry I marries 2nd wife Adeliza [Adela] of Louvain at Windsor Castle, Battle of Didgori: Georgian army under King David the Builder wins a decisive victory over the renowned Seljuk commander, Dirk VI becomes count of Holland.