1154 Collection

Al-Idrisis world map, 1154
Al-Idrisis world map. This world map, known as the Tabula Rogeriana, dates from 1154, and is orientated with North at bottom

The Tabula Rogeriana, drawn by al-Idrisi for Roger II of Sicily in 1154, an important ancient world map

HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122)
HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122?-1204), into the royal city of Winchester, England, 1154

Henry Ii / Cig Card
HENRY II King of England (1154-89)

King Stephen / Cig Card
STEPHEN, KING OF ENGLAND King from 1135 - 1154

Al-Idrisi (1099-1164)
3499734 Al-Idrisi (1099-1164); (add.info.: Al-Idrisi (1099-1164). Muslim geographer belonging to Idrisy dinasty. World map of Al-Idrisi, 1154. Manuscript Pocock. Fol.375, 3v-4r., Cairo, Egypt

Entry Henry II Wife Eleanor Of Aquitaine Winchester
Entry of Henry II and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine into Winchester, 1154, en route to their coronation. Henry II, 1133 - 1189. King of England. Eleanor of Aquitaine, c. 1122 - 1204

Stephen was born in 1104, crowned in 1135, and died in 1154 (engraving)
6020279 Stephen was born in 1104, crowned in 1135, and died in 1154 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephen was born in 1104, crowned in 1135)

Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154, and died in 1189 (engraving)
6020270 Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154, and died in 1189 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154)

Northward Jerusalem Taiybeh village Ephraim John
Northward from Jerusalem Taiybeh village, Ephraim. John 1154. 1950, West Bank, Israel

King Alfonso II of Aragon called the Chaste (1154-1196). Eng
Alfonso II of Aragon called the Chaste (1154-1196). King of the Kingdom of Aragon. Engraving in Spain Illustrated History, 19th century. Colored

King Stephen of England
Stephen, King of England

The Kitab Rudjdjar or Tabula Rogeriana, an early world map the work of the Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi (1100-1165) in 1154 for Roger II (1095-1154) King of Sicily from 1130

History of the Missions, 1863. Prince of Cochinchina
HENRION, Mathieu-Richard-Auguste, Baron of (1805 - 1862). General history of the missions from the thirteenth century to the present day. 1863

School of Marcantonio Raimondi after Raphael (Italian, 1483 - 1520). Psyche Carried to Mount Olympus, ca. 1515- 1540. Engraving on laid paper. Plate: 293 mm x 216 mm (11.54 in. x 8.5 in.)

NILE: MAP, 1154. Detail from Al Idrisis map of the Nile River, 1154

AFRICA: MAP, 1154. Facsimile of Al Idrisis map of Africa, showing only the northern part, 1154

Henry II (1138-89) king of England from 1154. First Plantagenet king of England. Wood engraving

King Stephen / Vertue
STEPHEN, KING OF ENGLAND King from 1135 - 1154 Date: 1097? - 1154

ELEANOR OF AQUITANE (1122-1204). Queen of Louis VII of France and Henry II of England. The entry of Henry and Eleanor into the royal city of Winchester, England, 1154

K Stephen / Rt Eng
STEPHEN, KING OF ENGLAND Reigned 1135-54 Date: 1097? - 1154

Pope Hadrianus IV (Nicholas Breakspeare) the only English pope

Friedrich I
Rome send ambassadors to emperor Friedrich I

Pope Anastasius IV (Corrado)

K Stephen / Players / 4 / 50
STEPHEN, KING OF ENGLAND Reigned 1135 - 1154

Stephen / Red Tunic / Scrap
STEPHEN, KING OF ENGLAND (reigned 1135 - 1154) with a coin, and part of his great seal

Henry Ii / Anon Portrait
KING OF ENGLAND Reigned 1154 - 1189 Portrait

Henry Ii / E Lutterell
KING OF ENGLAND Reigned 1154 - 1189 Portrait

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"1154: A Year of Kings, Maps, and Missions" In 1154, the world witnessed significant events that shaped history. Al-Idrisi, a renowned cartographer, created his masterpiece - the Tabula Rogeriana. This map, drawn for Roger II of Sicily in 1154, became an invaluable source of geographical knowledge. Meanwhile, across the English Channel, King Henry II and his queen Eleanor embarked on a grand procession through Winchester en route to Henry's coronation in London. The year marked their entry into power and set the stage for their eventful reign. Speaking of kings, both Stephen and Henry II left indelible marks on England during this period. Stephen's birth in 1104 led him to be crowned king in 1135 but sadly met his demise in 1154. On the other hand, Henry II was born in 1131 and ascended to the throne that same year as well as being crowned king before ruling until his death in 1189. Beyond England's borders lay another notable ruler - King Alfonso II of Aragon called "the Chaste. " His reign from 1154 to 1196 brought stability and progress to his kingdom while leaving a lasting legacy. While monarchs made their mark politically during this era, missions were also underway around the world. In Cochinchina (present-day Vietnam), Prince John played a pivotal role according to "History of the Missions" published in1863. The village Taiybeh near Jerusalem also held historical significance as it served as a stopover point for pilgrims journeying northward during this time period. Thus, with maps charting new territories under Al-Idrisi's skillful hands; royal processions marking new beginnings; kings like Stephen and Henry shaping nations; missions spreading faith far beyond borders; and villages like Taiybeh witnessing historic journeys – all these events made 1154 a truly remarkable year in history.