What Happened in 1128

Major Events

  • Jun 21 Battle of Thielt (Axpoel): William Clito of Normandy defeats the forces of Thierry of Alsace
  • Jun 24 Afonso I of Portugal defeats army of his mother Theresa

Who Died in 1128

  • Feb 12 Toghtekin, Turkoman atabek and military leader of Damascus (fought during First Crusade), founded Burid Dynasty, dies
  • Jul 27 William Clito of Normandy, Count of Flanders and grandson of William the Conqueror, dies of battle wounds at 25
  • Jul 28 William Clito, Count of Flanders (1127-28), dies at 25