1159

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

1159 by topic
Arts and science
Archaeology Architecture Art Literature Poetry Music Science
Countries
Lists of leaders
State leaders Colonial governors Religious leaders
Birth and death categories
Births Deaths
Establishments and disestablishments categories
Establishments Disestablishments
Works category
Works

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.

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.