What is 1140s?
The '''1140s''' was a decade that began on 1 January 1140, and ended on 31 December 1149. It is distinct from the decade known as the '''''115th decade''''' which began on January 1, 1141. and ended on December 31, 1150.{{decadebox|114}} == Events == * [[1142]] ** End of the [[reign]] of [[Emperor Sutoku]], [[emperor of Japan]] ** [[Emperor Konoe]] becomes Emperor of Japan * [[1143]]: [[Pope Celestine II|Celestine II]] is elected pope. * [[1144]]: [[Pope Celestine II]] is succeeded by [[Pope Lucius II]] * [[1146]]: Saint [[Bernard of Clairvaux]] preaches the [[Second Crusade]] at [[Vezelay]], [[Burgundy]] * [[1145]]–[[1147]]: [[Second Crusade]]. Crusaders capture [[Lisbon]] from Muslims [[Category:1140s| ]]