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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1191. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1191 Timeline

  1. Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre in Cyprus

    Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199), known as Richard the Lionheart or Richard Cœur de Lion (Old Norman French: Quor de Lion) because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior,…

  2. King Richard I of England arrives at Acre in modern-day Israel to join the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade

    Acre ( AH-kər, AY-kər), known in Hebrew as Akko and in Arabic as Akka, is a city in the coastal plain region of the Northern District of Israel. The city occupies a strategic location, sitting in a…

  3. 85-year-old Giacinto Bobo becomes Pope Celestine III

    85-year-old Giacinto Bobo becomes Pope Celestine III

Events

Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre in Cyprus

Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199), known as Richard the Lionheart or Richard Cœur de Lion (Old Norman French: Quor de Lion) because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior,…

King Richard I of England arrives at Acre in modern-day Israel to join the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade

Acre ( AH-kər, AY-kər), known in Hebrew as Akko and in Arabic as Akka, is a city in the coastal plain region of the Northern District of Israel. The city occupies a strategic location, sitting in a…

85-year-old Giacinto Bobo becomes Pope Celestine III

85-year-old Giacinto Bobo becomes Pope Celestine III

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1191?
In 1191, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre in Cyprus, King Richard I of England arrives at Acre in modern-day Israel to join the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade, 85-year-old Giacinto Bobo becomes Pope Celestine III.

People in 1191

Richard the Lionheart

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