The 1180s

Explore 26 historical events from 1180–1189.

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1180 1 1181 1 1182 2 1183 3 1184 3 1185 5 1186 2 1187 4 1189 5

1181 845 years ago

Hugh de Kevelioc, 5th Earl of Chester, Welsh politician (born 1147)

Hugh of Cyfeiliog, 5th Earl of Chester, also written Hugh de Kevelioc or Hugh de Kevilioc, was an Anglo-Norman magnate who was active in England, Wales, Ireland and France during t…

Hugh de Kevelioc, 5th Earl of Chester, Welsh politician (born 1147)

1180

First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan

The First Battle of Uji , alternatively known as "Mochihitos Raising of an Army" in Japan is a battle which took place on June 20, 1180, following Prince Mochihito and Minamoto no …

First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan