What Happened In History Year 1139

Historical Events for the Year 1139

• 8th April » Roger II of Sicily is excommunicated.
• 25th July » Battle of Ourique: The Almoravid dynasty known as Almoravids, led by Ali ibn Yusuf, are defeated by Prince Afonso I of Portugal called Afonso Henriques.

Famous Birthdays in 1139

• 16th June » Emperor Konoe of Japan (d. 1155)

Famous Deaths in History for 1139

• 18th February » Yaropolk II of Kiev (b. 1082)
• 20th October » Henry X, Duke of Bavaria (b. 1108)

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