1170 facts for kids
The year 1170 was a special time in history, marking events and the births and deaths of important people. It was a period when many changes were happening across Europe and the world.
Important Births in 1170
- April 23 – Isabelle of Hainaut was born. She later became a queen in France.
- August 8 – Saint Dominic was born. He grew up to be a very important religious leader and started a group of monks called the Dominicans.
Notable Deaths in 1170
- December 29 – Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, passed away. He was a very important church leader in England.
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