The world in 1174 AD — what happened that year

8 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

Jo Wi-chong of Seogyeong, to attack Jeong Jung-bu and Yi Ui-bang, raises troops and circulates proclamations to the walled towns of the northeastern frontier. (Goryeosa (History of Goryeo) 世家卷19 明宗四年)
Yun In-cheom is made commander and leads the three armies to attack Seogyeong. (Goryeosa (History of Goryeo) 世家卷19 明宗四年)
1174: Jo Wi-chong, governor of Seogyeong, sends a call to arms to the fortresses of the two northeastern frontier regions, vowing to punish Jeong Jung-bu and Yi Ui-bang; over 40 fortresses north of Jeolryeong respond, but only Yeonju holds out under Hyeon Dam-yun and his son (Goryeosa Jeolyo (Essentials of Goryeo History) 권12 明宗光孝大王四年)

Nur ad-Din dies; the king besieges Paneas, then makes a truce, and falls ill and soon dies in Jerusalem. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 20 cap. XXXI (RHC 판 1-2 줄 21444))
Baldwin IV, sixth king of Jerusalem, accedes to the throne: his character, age, and appearance. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 21 cap. I (RHC 판 1-2 줄 21752))
At the request of the people of Damascus, Saladin takes Damascus; the count of Tripoli is sent to stop him. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 21 cap. VI (RHC 판 1-2 줄 22309))

A Sicilian royal fleet suffers heavy losses at Alexandria; the count of Tripoli takes over the regency. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 21 cap. III (RHC 판 1-2 줄 21939))

Prince Andrei is killed by his attendants at Bogolyubovo (Bogolyubovo is not in the gazetteer). (Novgorod First Chronicle litopys 기사 1174년)