1190

1190 is a year in the Julian calendar. It was a common year that began on a Monday.

In the history of the Third Crusade, 1190 was a significant year. Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa of the Holy Roman Empire drowned in the Saleph River in Asia Minor on June 10th, a major blow to the crusading forces. Following his death, his army largely dispersed. Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart, married Berengaria of Navarre in Limassol, Cyprus, on May 12th. He then continued his journey to the Holy Land, arriving in Acre in June. The siege of Acre continued, and the city eventually fell to the crusaders in July.

In England, the Magna Carta, a charter of rights, was still in the distant future, but the seeds of baronial discontent were sown during this period. The reign of Henry VI of England began in 1422, a later event, but the lineage leading to it was forming. The concept of English common law was developing throughout this era.

Throughout Europe, various smaller political and military events occurred, typical of the medieval period. Dynastic struggles, territorial disputes, and the ongoing influence of the Church characterized the political landscape. The year 1190 represents a moment within a broader period of transition and conflict in medieval history.