What is 1160s?
The '''1160s''' was a decade that began on 1 January 1160 and ended on 31 December 1169. It is distinct from the decade known as the '''''117th decade''''' which began on January 1, 1161. and ended on December 31, 1170.{{decadebox|116}} == Events == * [[Leipzig]] becomes a city. * [[England]] starts to take over [[Ireland]]. == Births == * [[Pope Innocent III]] * [[Emperor Takakura]] of Japan * [[Genghis Khan]], leader and founder of the Mongol Empire == Deaths == * [[Eric IX of Sweden]] * [[Emperor Qinzong of Song|Emperor Qinzong]] of China * [[Theobald of Bec]], [[Archbishop of Canterbury]] == Leaders == * [[Theobald of Bec]], [[Archbishop of Canterbury]] ([[1138]]–[[1161]]) * [[Thomas Becket]], [[Archbishop of Canterbury]] ([[1162]]–[[1170]]) [[Category:1160s]]