Historical events in 1179

17 historical records

March 11793 historical events

1179, March ยท Italy ยท Religion ยท Roman Catholic Church ยท Alexander III

Lateran Council, 3rd

If any candidate should declare himself pope without receiving the required majority, he and his supporters were to be excommunicated

1179, March ยท Italy ยท Religion ยท Roman Catholic Church ยท Alexander III

Lateran Council, 3rd

In order to prevent the possibility of future schisms, only cardinals were to possess the right to elect a pope. In addition a two-thirds majority was to be required in order for the election to be valid.

1179, March ยท Italy ยท Religion ยท Roman Catholic Church ยท Alexander III

Lateran Council, 3rd

Removes the remains of the recent schism, the Council condemned the Cathar heresies and pushed for the restoration of ecclesiastical discipline. It also became the first general Council of the Church to legislate against sodomy.

1179 ยท England ยท Taillebourg ยท Warfare ยท England War ยท Richard I the Lionheart

Capture of Taillebourg

Captures the castle of Taillebourg, Acquitaine

1179 ยท France ยท Artois ยท House ยท House of Capetian ยท Isabelle of Hainault

Marriage

Marries Philip II which gives him the county of Artois

1179 ยท France ยท Reims ยท House ยท House of Capetian ยท Philip II

Coronation

Crowned King of France

1179 ยท France ยท Artois ยท House ยท House of Capetian ยท Philip II

Marriage

Marries Isabelle of Hainault which gives him the county of Artois

1179 ยท France ยท Artois ยท House ยท House of Capetian ยท Philip II

Rule of Artois

Marries Isabelle of Hainault which gives him the county of Artois

1179 ยท Italy ยท Religion ยท Roman Catholic Church ยท Alexander III

Lateran Council, 3rd

Decides Popes must be elected by 2/3 of the College of Cardinals

1179 ยท Italy ยท Vatican ยท Religion ยท Roman Catholic Church ยท Alexander III

Lateran Council, 3rd

It is decided that the Pope will be elected by a 2/3 majority of the Cardinals

1179 ยท Italy ยท Religion ยท Roman Catholic Church ยท Alexander III

Reform of Papal Elections

The Lateran Council decides Popes must be elected by 2/3 of the College of Cardinals

1179 ยท Italy ยท Vatican ยท Warfare ยท Military ยท Alexander III

Reballion of Rebels in Vatican

Prohibits Walensians preaching without permission from the bishops, Waldo refuses

1179 ยท Scotland ยท Aberdeen ยท House ยท House of Canmore ยท William I the Lion

Aberdeen

Grants Aberdeen a charter

1179 ยท Spain ยท Valencia ยท House ยท House of Aragon ยท Alfonso II

Rule of Valencia

The Pact of Cazorla confirms Aragons rule over Valencia

1179 ยท Spain ยท Cazorla ยท House ยท House of Aragon ยท Alfonso II

Treaty of Cazorla

Signs the Pact of Cazorla with Alfonso VIII confirming Aragons capture of Valencia

1179 ยท Spain ยท Cazorla ยท House ยท House of Leon & Castille ยท Alfonso VIII

Treaty of Cazorla

Concludes the pact of Cazorla with Alfonso II of Aragon. Agrees on the division of lands recaptured from the Moors

1179 ยท Tibet ยท Drikung ยท Religion ยท Drikung Kagyu ยท Jigten Sumgon

Foundation of Drikung Til

Jigten Sumgon establishes Drikung Til Monastery as a major Kagyu institution.