List of 1173 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1173
Date | Event |
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August 9, 1173 | Construction of the campanile of the Cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa) begins; it will take two centuries to complete. |
September 1, 1173 | The widow Stamira sacrifices herself in order to raise the siege of Ancona by the forces of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.[2][3][4] |