What Happened in 1144

Major Events

  • Mar 12 Gherardo Caccianemici elected Pope Lucius II, succeeding Callistus II
  • Jun 11 Basilica of St Denis is dedicated near Paris, the first fully Gothic church

Who Died in 1144

  • Mar 8 Celestine II [Guido], Italian Pope (1143-44), dies in battle
  • May 24 Petronella [Gertrude], wife of Count of Holland Floris II the Vette, Regent, (1121-29), and founder of Rijnsburg Abbey, dies at about 62 [b. 1082]
  • Jun 14 Aboe 'l-Kasim Mahmoed ibn Omar al-Zapowersjari, theologist, dies at 69