1145
| 1145 • Estimation: Merv in the Seljuk Empire becomes the largest city of the world, taking the lead from Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.[http://geography.about.com/library/weekly/aa011201a.htm Geography at about.com] |
1190
Age: 45y
| 1190 • The Teutonic Knights are founded to defend the Latin states in the Levant. |