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)