1155
Frederick Barbarossa crowned emperor
Adrian IV crowned Barbarossa in St. Peter's after an uneasy meeting at which the emperor had initially refused to hold the pope's stirrup.
Arnold of Brescia hanged
The firebrand canon who had denounced clerical wealth and led a decade-long Roman republic was captured, hanged, burned, and his ashes thrown into the Tiber…
Waldensian movement's forerunners
Around this period in the Alpine valleys south of Lyon, lay preachers began to appear who insisted that the Gospel should be preached in the vernacular…
Manuel I Komnenos invades southern Italy
The Byzantine emperor, allied with rebellious Norman barons and disaffected Italian cities, landed an army at Ancona and briefly reoccupied parts of Apulia.
Henry II confirms London's customs
The new English king issued a charter confirming the liberties of the city of London, its right to elect a sheriff, and its freedom from certain tolls.
Want 1155 in context? Print the whole 12th century as a one-sheet timeline chart.
Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1155?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1155. The most significant is Frederick Barbarossa crowned emperor: Adrian IV crowned Barbarossa in St. Peter's after an uneasy meeting at which the emperor had initially refused to hold the pope's stirrup.
What era was 1155 part of?
1155 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1155?
The events from 1155 span Europe.