1171
Events Saladin abolishes the Fatimid caliphate, restoring Sunni rule in Egypt. The Lord Rhys agrees to negotiate with Henry II of England. Construction of the Cathedral of Saint Sabino in Bari is completed. Serbian ruler Stefan Nemanja begins sole reign. Alfonso II of Aragon conquers Caspe and Teruel. Henry II of England invades Ireland
BirthsAugust 15 - Alfonso IX of Leon (d. 1230)
Deaths February 20 - Conan IV, Duke of Brittany (b. 1138)
Heads of states England - Henry II Curt Mantle, King of England (reigned 1154 - 1189). France - Louis VII, King of France (reigned 1137 - 1180). Holy Roman Empire - Frederick I Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor (reigned 1152 - 1190).
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