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1130| 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 1112–1167 | Pagan [political events] | During the reign of King Alaungsithu, the Burmese kingdom of Pagan reaches the peak of its political and cultural influence. | | 1130 | England [scientific publications] | The English monk Adelard of Bath writes Quaestiones naturales/Inquiries into Nature, comprising a series of 76 dialogues discussing scientific topics such as botany, meteorology, zoology, and astronomy. | | 2 February 1130 | Principality of Antioch, Danishmend Emirate [Crusades (1095–1272)] | Prince Bohemond II of Antioch and his army, en route to attack the Armenians, are massacred by the Danishmend Turks on the Jihan. | | 13 February 1130 | Papal States, Italy [administration] | Following the death of Pope Honorius II, both Gregory Papareschi (as Innocent II) and Peter Pierleoni (as Anacletus II) are elected pope by different factions among the cardinals; Innocent is forced to leave Rome. |
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