1160s

The 1160s was a decade that began on 1 January 1160 and ended on 31 December 1169. It is distinct from the decade known as the 117th decade which began on January 1, 1161. and ended on December 31, 1170.

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	11th century – 12th century – 13th century
Decades:	1130s 1140s 1150s – 1160s – 1170s 1180s 1190s
Years:	1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

Events

• Leipzig becomes a city.
• England starts to take over Ireland.

Births

• Pope Innocent III
• Emperor Takakura of Japan
• Genghis Khan, leader and founder of the Mongol Empire

Deaths

• Eric IX of Sweden
• Emperor Qinzong of China
• Theobald of Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury

Leaders

• Theobald of Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury (1138–1161)
• Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury (1162–1170)