Year by year · 12th century

1126

1126 in world history: 2 events, 1 birth and 4 deaths. 535 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 18 January

    Emperor Huizong abdicates in favour of his son Qinzong

    With Jin troops across the Yellow River and in sight of the capital, Bianjing, Emperor Huizong of Song abdicated in favour of his eldest son, Zhao Huan. As Emperor Qinzong he was the last ruler of the Northern Song.

    Emperor Qinzong

  2. 8 March

    Alfonso VII is proclaimed king of León after Urraca's death

    Urraca, Queen of León, Castile and Galicia since 1109, died and was succeeded by her son Alfonso VII, who had been King of Galicia since 1111. Her reign had been troubled by civil war with her second husband, Alfonso I of Aragon.

    Alfonso VII of León and CastileUrraca of León and Castile
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Born in 1126 1

Died in 1126 4

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