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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1124. This year saw 5 significant events.

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1124 Timeline

  1. David I becomes King of Scots

    David I or Dauíd mac Maíl Choluim (Modern Gaelic: Daibhidh I mac [Mhaoil] Chaluim; c. 1084 – 24 May 1153) was a 12th century ruler and saint who was Prince of the Cumbrians from 1113 to 1124 and King...

  2. Tyrus surrenders to Crusaders

    Tyrus surrenders to Crusaders

  3. Orval abbey church consecrated in southeast Belgium

    Orval abbey church consecrated in southeast Belgium

  4. Theobald Buccapecus elected Pope Coelestinus II (he refuses)

    Theobald Buccapecus elected Pope Coelestinus II (he refuses)

  5. Chancellor Haimeric selects pope (Lamberto becomes Honorius II)

    Chancellor Haimeric selects pope (Lamberto becomes Honorius II)

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What happened in 1124?
In 1124, there were 5 significant historical events. Notable events include David I becomes King of Scots, Tyrus surrenders to Crusaders, Orval abbey church consecrated in southeast Belgium.

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