1174

Years: 1171 1172 1173 - 1174 - 1175 1176 1177
Decades: 1140s 1150s 1160s - 1170s - 1180s 1190s 1200s
Centuries: 11th century - 12th century - 13th century

Events

Vietnam is given the official name of Annam by China.
Henry II of England acknowledges Rosamund Clifford as his mistress.
Revolt of 1173-1174 against Henry II of England ends with defeat of the rebels.
William I of Scotland is captured by Henry II of England, and Henry occupies Scotland.
Richard of Dover becomes Archbishop of Canterbury.
William de Braose, Third Lord of Bramber becomes sheriff of Hereford.
Baldwin IV becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III of Tripoli as regent and William of Tyre as chancellor.
Fire destroys most of Padua, in Italy
City of Pombal, is founded by Gualdim Pais in Portugal
First known race track of the post-classical era opens at Newmarket in London
Saladin captures Damascus.