1187: what happened around the world

In 1187, 12 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Battle of Hattin, Conquest of Jerusalem and Battle of Cresson among the best known. 21 more were already under way, such as Crusades and Norman conquest of southern Italy. 1 thing was founded or built that year, from Caracciolo Castle.

12events began
21already under way
1founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges12

Already under way in 118721

Came to an end in 11871

Founded or built in 11871

Stories that pass through 1187

Out of AfricaHow one species took the whole planet, 300,000 BC – AD 1300 The Discovery of the Pacific IslandsFinding a third of the planet without instruments, 3000 BC - AD 1500 Genghis KhanFrom a boy on the Onon to the Caspian, c. 1162–1227

Nearby years

1066 1096 1097 1099 1147 1180 1187 1189 1202 1204 1205 1213 1220 All of the 12th century →

Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →