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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1142. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1142 Timeline

  1. Possible date for establishment of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) League [disputed date - other research places date betwe

    Possible date for establishment of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) League [disputed date - other research places date between 1450 and 1660]

  2. Wrongful execution of noted Song Dynasty General Yue Fei

    Yue Fei, courtesy name Pengju (鵬舉), was a Chinese military general of the Song dynasty and is remembered as a patriotic national hero, known for leading its forces in the wars in the 12th century...

  3. Treaty of Shaoxing ratified with Chinese southern Song Dynasty agreeing to pay tribute to northern Jin dynasty

    Treaty of Shaoxing ratified with Chinese southern Song Dynasty agreeing to pay tribute to northern Jin dynasty

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What happened in 1142?
In 1142, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Possible date for establishment of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) League [disputed date - other research places date betwe, Wrongful execution of noted Song Dynasty General Yue Fei, Treaty of Shaoxing ratified with Chinese southern Song Dynasty agreeing to pay tribute to northern Jin dynasty.

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