1159
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Ancient Olympiads' not found. 1159 (MCLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar, the 1159th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 159th year of the 2nd millennium, the 59th year of the 12th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1150s decade. As of the start of 1159, the Gregorian calendar was 7 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which was the dominant calendar of the time.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1120s 1130s 1140s – 1150s – 1160s 1170s 1180s |
| Years: | 1156 1157 1158 – 1159 – 1160 1161 1162 |
Events
- In the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinals are given the right of election of the Pope. Prior to this, the pope was selected by election by the clergy and congregation of the church.
- Heiji Rebellion in Japan
- Tunis is conquered by the Almohad caliphs.
- Marie of Boulogne becomes the Countess of Boulogne
Deaths
- September 1: Pope Adrian IV dies.