Deaths on September 15

Alan, 1st Earl of Richmond

Died on September 15, 1146

Alan, 1st Earl of Richmond, English soldier (b. 1100)

Alan, 1st Earl of Richmond (before 1100 – 15 September 1146), Breton Alan Penteur, also known as "Alan the Black", was a Breton noble who fought for Stephen, King of England. Alan was the third son of Stephen, Count of Tréguier, and Hawise de Guingamp.

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31 Mar

Second Crusade
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches his famous sermon in a field at Vézelay, urging the necessity of a Second Crusade. Louis VII is present, and joins the Crusade.