Earthquake in Aleppo, Syria, kills an estimated 230,000 people
Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the country's most populous governorate.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1138. This year saw 4 significant events.
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Earthquake in Aleppo, Syria, kills an estimated 230,000 people
Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the country's most populous governorate.
Conrad II von Hohenstaufen re-elected German king
The Hohenstaufen dynasty, also known as the Staufer, was a noble family of German origin that rose to rule the Duchy of Swabia from 1079, and to royal rule in the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle...
Anti-Pope Victor IV (Gregorio) submits himself to Pope Innocentius II
An antipope (Latin: antipapa) is a person who claims to be Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church in opposition to the officially elected pope.
English defeat the Scottish at Cowton Moor, Yorkshire; banners of various saints are carried into battle, leading to the
English defeat the Scottish at Cowton Moor, Yorkshire; banners of various saints are carried into battle, leading to the name Battle of the Standard
Events
Conrad II von Hohenstaufen re-elected German king
The Hohenstaufen dynasty, also known as the Staufer, was a noble family of German origin that rose to rule the Duchy of Swabia from 1079, and to royal rule in the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle...
Anti-Pope Victor IV (Gregorio) submits himself to Pope Innocentius II
An antipope (Latin: antipapa) is a person who claims to be Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church in opposition to the officially elected pope.
English defeat the Scottish at Cowton Moor, Yorkshire; banners of various saints are carried into battle, leading to the
English defeat the Scottish at Cowton Moor, Yorkshire; banners of various saints are carried into battle, leading to the name Battle of the Standard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1138?
- In 1138, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Earthquake in Aleppo, Syria, kills an estimated 230,000 people, Conrad II von Hohenstaufen re-elected German king, Anti-Pope Victor IV (Gregorio) submits himself to Pope Innocentius II.