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

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.