1180
First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan
First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan
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1180
Genpei War: In the Battle of Ishibashiyama in Japan, the new military commander of the Minamoto clan, Minamoto no…
Genpei War: In the Battle of Ishibashiyama in Japan, the new military commander of the Minamoto clan, Minamoto no…
1179
The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway
The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway
1176
Battle of Legnano: The Lombard League defeats Emperor Frederick I
Battle of Legnano: The Lombard League defeats Emperor Frederick I
1176
The Battle of Myriokephalon is the last attempt by the Byzantine Empire to recover central Anatolia from the Seljuk…
The Battle of Myriokephalon is the last attempt by the Byzantine Empire to recover central Anatolia from the Seljuk…
1173
The widow Stamira sacrifices herself in order to raise the siege of Ancona by the forces of Emperor Frederick…
The widow Stamira sacrifices herself in order to raise the siege of Ancona by the forces of Emperor Frederick…
1173
English Crown forces under Richard de Lucy defeat rebels under Robert de Beaumont in the battle of Fornham.
English Crown forces under Richard de Lucy defeat rebels under Robert de Beaumont in the battle of Fornham.
1170
Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland: The Kingdom of Dublin falls to Anglo-Norman invaders.
Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland: The Kingdom of Dublin falls to Anglo-Norman invaders.
1169
Norman mercenaries land at Bannow Bay in Leinster, marking the beginning of the Norman invasion of Ireland
Norman mercenaries land at Bannow Bay in Leinster, marking the beginning of the Norman invasion of Ireland
1169
Battle of the Blacks: Uprising by the black African forces of the Fatimid army, along with a number of Egyptian emirs…
Battle of the Blacks: Uprising by the black African forces of the Fatimid army, along with a number of Egyptian emirs…
1167
Battle of Monte Porzio: A Roman army supporting Pope Alexander III is defeated by Christian of Buch and Rainald of Dasse
Battle of Monte Porzio: A Roman army supporting Pope Alexander III is defeated by Christian of Buch and Rainald of Dasse
1167
The Byzantines defeat the Hungarian army decisively at Sirmium, forcing the Hungarians to sue for peace.
The Byzantines defeat the Hungarian army decisively at Sirmium, forcing the Hungarians to sue for peace.
1164
Battle of Harim: Nur ad-Din Zangi defeats the Crusader armies of the County of Tripoli and the Principality of Antioch.
Battle of Harim: Nur ad-Din Zangi defeats the Crusader armies of the County of Tripoli and the Principality of Antioch.
1159
Cardinal Rolando Bandinelli is elected Pope Alexander III, prompting the election of Cardinal Octaviano Monticelli as…
Cardinal Rolando Bandinelli is elected Pope Alexander III, prompting the election of Cardinal Octaviano Monticelli as…
1158
The city of Munich is founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the river Isar
The city of Munich is founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the river Isar
1157
The Battle of Grathe Heath ends the Danish Civil War.
The Battle of Grathe Heath ends the Danish Civil War.
1156
The treaty of Benevento between pope Adrian IV and William I of Sicily is concluded
The treaty of Benevento between pope Adrian IV and William I of Sicily is concluded
1156
The treaty of Benevento between pope Adrian IV and William I of Sicily is concluded
The treaty of Benevento between pope Adrian IV and William I of Sicily is concluded
1153
After a six month siege, Baldwin III of Jerusalem captures Ascalon, obtaining a vast amount of plunder and securing…
After a six month siege, Baldwin III of Jerusalem captures Ascalon, obtaining a vast amount of plunder and securing…
1153
Crusader–Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt to an army of crusaders, Templars, and…
Crusader–Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt to an army of crusaders, Templars, and…