Godfried II the Young becomes Duke of Brabant
Godfried II the Young becomes Duke of Brabant
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1139. This year saw 4 significant events.
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Godfried II the Young becomes Duke of Brabant
Godfried II the Young becomes Duke of Brabant
Second Lateran Council (10th ecumenical council) opens in Rome
Second Lateran Council (10th ecumenical council) opens in Rome
Battle of Ourique: Afonso Henriques (later Afonso I of Portugal) defeats Moors
Dom Afonso I nicknamed "the Conqueror" (Portuguese: O Conquistador), "the Founder" (O Fundador) and "the Great" (O Magno) by the Portuguese, was the first king of Portugal, from 26 July 1139 until...
Count Alfonso I of Portugal proclaimed King
Dom Afonso I nicknamed "the Conqueror" (Portuguese: O Conquistador), "the Founder" (O Fundador) and "the Great" (O Magno) by the Portuguese, was the first king of Portugal, from 26 July 1139 until...
Events
Second Lateran Council (10th ecumenical council) opens in Rome
Second Lateran Council (10th ecumenical council) opens in Rome
Battle of Ourique: Afonso Henriques (later Afonso I of Portugal) defeats Moors
Dom Afonso I nicknamed "the Conqueror" (Portuguese: O Conquistador), "the Founder" (O Fundador) and "the Great" (O Magno) by the Portuguese, was the first king of Portugal, from 26 July 1139 until...
Count Alfonso I of Portugal proclaimed King
Dom Afonso I nicknamed "the Conqueror" (Portuguese: O Conquistador), "the Founder" (O Fundador) and "the Great" (O Magno) by the Portuguese, was the first king of Portugal, from 26 July 1139 until...
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1139?
- In 1139, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Godfried II the Young becomes Duke of Brabant, Second Lateran Council (10th ecumenical council) opens in Rome, Battle of Ourique: Afonso Henriques (later Afonso I of Portugal) defeats Moors.