What Happened in 1121

Major Events

  • Mar 2 Dirk VI becomes count of Holland
  • Aug 12 Battle of Didgori: the Georgian army under King David the Builder wins a decisive victory over the famous Seljuk commander Ilghazi
  • Dec 25 Norbertus van Xanten finds order of the Norbertijnen

Who Died in 1121

  • Mar 2 Floris II (Floris the Fat), Count of Holland, dies at about 35 [born c. 1085]
  • Dec 11 Al-Afdal Shahanshah, Caliph of Egypt (b. 1066)

Famous Weddings in 1121

  • Jan 24 English King Henry I marries 2nd wife Adeliza [Adela] of Louvain at Windsor Castle