Historical Events In 1179

Mar 05   3rd Lateran Council (11th ecumenical council) opens in Rome in the year 1179.   

Jun 19   The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars in the year 1179.   

Jul 29   Lando Sittino proclaimed (anti-)pope Innocent III in the year 1179.   

Sep 17   In the year 1179 hildegard van Bingen, mystic/composer (Ordo Virtutum), dies at 81   

Sep 17   Hildegard van Bingen, mystic/composer (Ordo Virtutum), dies at 81 on this day in history.