1167 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1130s 1140s 1150s – 1160s – 1170s 1180s 1190s |
| Years: | 1164 1165 1166 – 1167 – 1168 1169 1170 |
The year 1167 was a time of important changes and events around the world. Powerful leaders made big decisions, and brave knights fought in battles. From Japan to Europe, people were shaping history.
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Important Leaders and Knights
In 1167, several key figures made their mark. These leaders and knights played big roles in their countries.
Japan's First Samurai Leader
In Japan, a powerful warrior named Taira no Kiyomori achieved a very high position. He became the Daijo Daijin, which means the chief minister of the government. This was a huge deal because he was the first samurai to ever hold such a high political office. It showed how much power the samurai class was gaining in Japan.
A Knight's Beginning
A famous knight known as William Marshal was officially made a knight in 1167. He is often called "the greatest knight that ever lived" because of his amazing skills and loyalty. Becoming a knight was a very important step for a young nobleman in medieval times.
Danish Archbishop's Actions
In Denmark, Absalon, who was the archbishop, led an important meeting called a synod in the city of Lund. A synod is a meeting of church leaders. Absalon was also busy making his country stronger. He ordered the city of Copenhagen to be fortified, meaning he built defenses to protect it.
Royal Tutor in Sicily
A scholar named Peter of Blois became the tutor for William II of Sicily. A tutor is a private teacher. This shows how important education was for young kings, even in the 12th century.
Major Conflicts and Battles
Wars and conflicts were common in 1167, as different kingdoms fought for power and land.
Portugal's Setback
Afonso I of Portugal, the first king of Portugal, faced a defeat in 1167. His forces were beaten by the Kingdom of León, a powerful kingdom in what is now Spain. This was a challenging moment for the young kingdom of Portugal.
Egypt's Defense
Amalric I of Jerusalem, the King of Jerusalem, tried to invade Egypt in 1167. However, his invasion was not successful. Egypt managed to defend itself against his attacks.
The Lombard League's Victory
One of the most important battles of the year happened on May 29. It was the Battle of Legnano. In this battle, a group of northern Italian cities called The Lombard League fought against Emperor Frederick I. The Lombard League won, which was a big victory for the Italian cities and showed their growing strength against the Holy Roman Emperor.
Images for kids
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Lombard standard bearer re-entering Milan, after the League's foundation.
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Member cities of the Lombard League
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See also
In Spanish: 1167 para niños
