1162 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1130s 1140s 1150s – 1160s – 1170s 1180s 1190s |
| Years: | 1159 1160 1161 – 1162 – 1163 1164 1165 |
The year 1162 was a time of important changes in leadership across different parts of the world. New kings and emperors took power, and significant religious figures were appointed. This year saw the rise of individuals who would shape history, including a future famous conqueror.
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Key Events of 1162
New Leaders and Changes
- June 3 – Thomas Becket was chosen to be the Archbishop of Canterbury. This was a very important religious position in England. He became the main leader of the church in the country.
- July 15 – Ladislaus II of Hungary was declared the new King of Hungary. This marked a change in the country's leadership.
- July 24 – In China, Emperor Gaozong decided to step down from his role. He gave his throne to Emperor Xiaozong. This is called abdicating, and it meant a new emperor began his rule.
- July 25 – After becoming emperor, Emperor Xiaozong announced that he would honor Yue Fei. Yue Fei was a famous general who had died earlier. This decision helped to clear Yue Fei's name and recognize his importance.
Important People Born in 1162
- October 13 – Leonora of England was born. She later became the queen of Alfonso VIII of Castile.
- Abd-el-latif, a traveler and writer from Baghdad, was born this year.
- Genghis Khan was born. He would later become a very famous leader and the founder of the huge Mongol Empire.
- Muhammad of Ghor, a conqueror and sultan from Persia, was also born.
- Renier of Montferrat, who became a politician in the Byzantine Empire, was born.
- Richard de Clare, 4th Earl of Hertford was born. He was an important noble in England.
Notable People Who Died in 1162
- February 10 – King Baldwin III of Jerusalem passed away. He was the ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
- June 27 – Eudes II, Duke of Burgundy died. He was a duke in France.
- July 7 – Haakon II of Norway, who was a king of Norway, died.
- August 6 – Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona passed away. He was a powerful count in Spain.
- Heloise, a famous scholar, died this year.
- Iziaslav III of Kiev, a prince of Kiev, also died.
- Ibn Zuhr, an Arab physician (doctor), passed away.
Images for kids
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Emperor Xiao Zong (1127–1194)
See also
In Spanish: 1162 para niños
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