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.
 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)

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