On This Day

What Happened in 1119

Historical Events

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

Famous People Born in 1119

  • Jul 7 Emperor Sutoku of Japan (d. 1164)

Famous People Who Died in 1119

  • Jan 17 Boudouin VII Hapkin, count of Flanders, dies
  • Jan 28 Gelasius II [Giovannis Caetani], pope (1118-19), dies
  • Jun 17 Boudouin VII with the Axe, earl of Flanders (1111-19), dies


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