What is 1170s?
The '''1170s''' was a decade that started on 1 January 1170 and ended on 31 December 1179. It is distinct from the decade known as the '''''118th decade''''' which began on January 1, 1171. and ended on December 31, 1180. {{decadebox|117}} == Events and trends == * [[1170]] – [[Assassination]] of [[Thomas à Becket]] * [[1171]] – [[Saladin]] ends the [[Islam]]ic ruling of Fatimid, bringing back [[Sunni]] rule in [[Egypt]]. * [[1179]] – [[Third Council of the Lateran]] condemns [[Waldensian]]s and [[Cathar]]s as [[heretic]]s (people who turn away from certain religious beliefs); reformation of [[cleric]]al life == Significant people == * [[Category:1170s|*]]