1163 - Definition and Overview

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 (+ 1230)
• Henry I of Poland (+ 1238)
• Hojo Yoshitoki, Kamakura regent
• Ottokar IV of Styria

Deaths

• 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).