Important Historical Events of the year 1179, Year 1179 in History

List of 1179 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1179

What happened in the year 1179?

Date Event
June 19, 1179 The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars.
November 1, 1179 Philip II is crowned as 'King of France'.