1165
Pope Alexander III flees to France
Driven from Rome by imperial partisans, the pope settled at Sens in Burgundy under Louis VII's protection, where he would rule the Church by letter…
Prester John letter circulates
A forged Latin letter purporting to come from a Christian priest-king ruling an eastern empire near Paradise began passing hand to hand across Europe.
Waldemar I pacifies the Baltic
The Danish king Waldemar the Great completed a series of campaigns against the pagan Wends of Rugen, demolished their temple of Svantovit at Arkona…
Anglo-Welsh war of Owain Gwynedd
Henry II led an English army into north Wales to punish Owain Gwynedd's raids on the border.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1165?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1165. The most significant is Pope Alexander III flees to France.
What era was 1165 part of?
1165 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1165?
The events from 1165 span Europe.