What happened in 1147
2 entries recorded for 1147, listed by date. That was 879 years ago.
1147 at a glance
- Years ago
- 879 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 12th century
- Decade
- 1140s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
March
- March 15
Reconquista
Reconquista: Portuguese troops under King Afonso I captured the city of Santarém from the Almoravids.
October
- October 25
Reconquista
Reconquista: Forces under Afonso I of Portugal captured Lisbon from the Moors after a four-month siege in one of the few Christian victories during the Second Crusade.
Questions about 1147
What happened in 1147?
This site records 2 entries for 1147, including Reconquista on March 15. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1147?
879 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1147 turns 879 this year.
Which century is 1147 in?
1147 falls in the 12th century, in the 1140s.
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