1160 - Definition and Overview

Events

• Erik den helige is succeeded by Karl Sverkersson. See Swedish monarchs.
• Heiji Rebellion in Japan
• Yasovarman II succeeds his uncle Dharanindravarman as ruler of the Khmer Empire. Dharanindravarman's son Jayavarman, acquieses to his cousin's succession and goes into exile in neighbroing Champa.
• Spital am Semmering founded by Margrave Ottokar III of Styria

Births

Deaths

• Dharanindravarman II, ruler of the Khmer Empire

Heads of states

• England - Henry II Curt Mantle, King of England (reigned 1154 - 1189).
• France - Louis VII, King of France (reigned 1137 - 1180).