1160
Chretien de Troyes begins writing at Champagne
At the court of Marie, Eleanor's daughter, a cleric whose name means Christian of Troyes began composing French verse romances that would invent the love…
Heiji Rebellion
A palace coup in Kyoto drew the Taira and Minamoto warrior clans into open battle in the streets.
Ghana empire decline
The once-great West African kingdom of Ghana, whose kings had drawn tribute from the salt-and-gold trade across the western Sahara, was fragmenting…
Work begins on Notre-Dame de Paris
Maurice de Sully, newly installed as bishop, ordered the old cathedral on the Ile de la Cite torn down and a soaring new church begun in the Gothic manner…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1160?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1160. The most significant is Chretien de Troyes begins writing at Champagne.
What era was 1160 part of?
1160 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1160?
The events from 1160 span Europe, East Asia and Africa.