1160
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century–12th century–13th century |
| Decades: | 1130s1140s1150s–1160s–1170s1180s1190s |
| Years: | 115711581159–1160–116111621163 |
1160(MCLX) was aleap year starting on Fridayof theJulian calendar,the 1160th year of theCommon Era(CE) andAnno Domini(AD) designations, the 160th year of the2nd millennium,the 60th year of the12th century,and the 1st year of the1160sdecade. As of the start of 1160, the Gregorian calendar was 7 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which was the dominant calendar of the time.
Events
[change|change source]- Erik den heligeis succeeded byKarl Sverkersson.SeeSwedish monarchs.
- Heiji RebellioninJapan
- Yasovarman IIsucceeds his uncle Dharanindravarman as ruler of theKhmer Empire.Dharanindravarman's sonJayavarman,acquieses to his cousin's succession and goes into exile in neighboringChampa.
- Spital am Semmeringfounded by MargraveOttokar III of Styria
- The City ofTomaris founded inPortugalbyGualdim Pais