Louis I, Count of Loon was the fifth Count of Loon . He ruled from 1139 until 1171, when Louis attempted to conquer the County of Duras . However, the Count of Duras called in the help of the citizens of Sint-Truiden and together they defeated Louis' army. Louis died during this battle, on 11 August 1171. He was buried in the chapel of the infirmary in Borgloon . His grave can still be found there.
after
1107
| 1107 • The Norwegian king Sigurd sails off from England to Palestine to support the Crusaders. He repels a Muslim fleet near the Tagus river, he then attacks Sintra; Lisbon and Alcácer do Sal and finally defeats a second Muslim fleet further south.Picard C. (1997) La mer et les musulmans d'Occident au Moyen Age. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France. |
1150
Age: 43y
birth of childAgnes Von Loon 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1150 • Cubbie Roo's Castle is built on Wyre, Orkney. |
1171
Aug 11
Age: 64y
| 1171 • Henry II of England invades Ireland with the aid of the ousted King of Leinster, Diarmait MacMurrough. As is usual at this time, Henry commandeers merchant ships as part of his invasion.King John by Warren. Published by University of California Press in 1961. p. 121 Henry claims the ports of Dublin, Waterford, and Wexford for himself and promises the Irish chieftains protection if they will acknowledge him as their overlord.King John by Warren. Published by University of California Press in 1961. p. 34 This begins eight centuries of conflict between Ireland and England. |