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| Years: 1160 1161 1162 - 1163 - 1164 1165 1166 | |
| Decades: 1130s 1140s 1150s - 1160s - 1170s 1180s 1190s | |
| Centuries: 11th century - 12th century - 13th century | |
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Events
- Owain Gwynedd is recognized as ruler of Wales.
- Silesian duchies accept suzerainty of Holy Roman Empire.
- Law of Succession is introduced in Norway.
- Council of Tours is held, names and condemns Albigensians.
- Abbey of Lokkum in Hanover is founded as a Cistercian house by Count Wilbrand.
- Construction of Notre Dame de Paris begins.
Births
- Berengaria of Navarre, Queen consort of Richard I of England (approximate date; died 1230)
- Canute VI of Denmark (died 1202)
- Henry I of Poland (+ 1238)
- Ottokar IV of Styria (died 1192)
- Hojo Yoshitoki, Kamakura regent (died 1224)
- As-Salih Ismail al-Malik, ruler of Syria (died 1181)
Deaths
- Constance of Antioch (born 1127)
- Abd al-Mumin, founder of the Almohad empire.
Heads of states
- England - Henry II Curt Mantle, King of England (reigned 1154 - 1189).
- France - Louis VII, King of France (reigned 1137 - 1180).
