1160
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
BirthsSimon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester, Norman Crusader (d. 1218)
Deaths May 3 - Peter Lombard, scholar and bishop 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).
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