
1137
1137 • In Song Dynasty China, a fire breaks out in the new capital of Hangzhou; the government suspends the requirement of rent payments, alms of 108,840 kg (120 tons) of rice are distributed to the poor, and items such as bamboo, planks, and rush-matting are exempt from government taxation. |
1173
Jul 25
Age: 36y
1173 • Peter Waldo is converted to Christianity and founds the Waldensians. |