1167
Lombard League formed at Pontida
Sixteen northern Italian cities, led by Milan, swore at a Benedictine monastery near Bergamo to unite against Barbarossa.
Sena dynasty at its height in Bengal
Ballala Sena ruled Bengal from the capital at Nabadwip during the apex of Sena power, promoting Sanskrit literature and court poetry, codifying elaborate…
Nile flood overwhelms Fatimid Cairo
An unusually high Nile flood overwhelmed the canal system and levees protecting Fatimid Cairo, inundating low-lying neighborhoods, destroying warehouses…
Scholars leave Paris for Oxford
A dispute between Henry II and Louis VII prompted the English king to recall English masters and students from the Paris schools.
Barbarossa's army destroyed by disease in Rome
Fresh from capturing Rome, Barbarossa's forces were struck by what was probably malaria.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1167?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1167. The most significant is Lombard League formed at Pontida: Sixteen northern Italian cities, led by Milan, swore at a Benedictine monastery near Bergamo to unite against Barbarossa.
What era was 1167 part of?
1167 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1167?
The events from 1167 span Europe, South Asia and Middle East.