Bernard of Clairvaux vs Suryavarman II
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Compare the life timelines of Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) and Suryavarman II (1094–1150) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 56 years, from 1094 to 1150.
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Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153)
- — Born at Fontaine-lès-Dijon, Burgundy Verified
- — Educated at the school of the canons of Saint-Vorles at Châtillon-sur-Seine
- — Entered the monastery of Cîteaux with about thirty companions Verified
- — Founded Clairvaux Abbey and became its abbot Verified
- — Championed the Knights Templar at the Council of Troyes Verified
- — Supported Pope Innocent II in the papal schism Verified
- — Secured the condemnation of Peter Abelard at the Council of Sens Verified
- — Former pupil elected Pope Eugenius III Verified
- — Preached the Second Crusade at Vézelay Verified
- — Died at Clairvaux Abbey Verified
Suryavarman II (1094–1150)
- — Born into a provincial branch of the Khmer royal line Verified
- — Seized the Khmer throne after defeating a rival king Verified
- — Crowned king by the brahmin Divakarapandita Verified
- — Restored diplomatic relations with Song-dynasty China Verified
- — Began construction of Angkor Wat, dedicated to Vishnu Verified
- — Launched campaigns against Dai Viet Verified
- — Invaded Champa and captured its capital Vijaya Verified
- — Died, probably during or after a campaign against Champa Verified