Historical Events in 1142 Jan 27 Wrongful execution of noted Song Dynasty General Yue Fei Aug 31 Possible date for establishment of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) League - with the aid of Hiawatha and Deganawidah Famous People Who Died in 1142 Apr 21 Pierre Abélard, French writer (b. 1079) Jun 13 Godfried II, duke of Brabant/Neth-Lotharingen, dies Jun 25 Gulielmus of Vercelli, Italian hermit/monastery founder/saint, dies 1141 History by Year 1143