What happened in 1142
2 entries recorded for 1142, listed by date. That was 884 years ago.
1142 at a glance
- Years ago
- 884 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 12th century
- Decade
- 1140s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
September
- September 26
Stephen, King of England
Stephen of Blois's army approached Oxford, beginning the siege of Oxford.
October
- October 11
Treaty of Shaoxing
The Treaty of Shaoxing was ratified, ending the Jin–Song wars, although sporadic fighting continued until 1234.
Questions about 1142
What happened in 1142?
This site records 2 entries for 1142, including Stephen, King of England on September 26. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1142?
884 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1142 turns 884 this year.
Which century is 1142 in?
1142 falls in the 12th century, in the 1140s.
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