What Happened in 1119

Major Events

  • Feb 2 Guido di Borgogna elected Pope Callistus II
  • Jun 17 Charles the Good becomes Count of Flanders
  • Jun 28 Battle of Sarmada - Emir Ilghazi defeats French Crusaders

Born in 1119

  • Jul 7 Sutoku, 75th Emperor of Japan (1123-42), (d. 1164)

Who Died in 1119

  • Jan 17 Boudouin VII Hapkin, count of Flanders, dies
  • Jan 29 Pope Gelasius II [Giovannis Caetani], in office from 1118-19, dies at about 57 [birth details murky]
  • Jun 17 Boudouin VII with the Axe, earl of Flanders (1111-19), dies