Historical Events In 1179

Mar 05   3rd Lateran Council (11th ecumenical council) opens in Rome   

Jun 19   The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars.   

Jul 29   Lando Sittino proclaimed (anti-)pope Innocent III   

Sep 17   Hildegard van Bingen, mystic/composer (Ordo Virtutum), dies at 81.   

Sep 17   Hildegard van bingen: Mystic/composer (ordo virtutum),