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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1167. This year saw 4 significant events.

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  1. Battle of al-Babein: King Amalric I of Jerusalem fights a Zengid army to a draw over access to Egypt

    The Battle of al-Babein took place on March 18, 1167, during the third Crusader invasion of Egypt.

  2. Battle of Monte Porzio: Holy Roman army supporting Pope Alexander III is defeated by Christian of Buch and Rainald of Da

    Battle of Monte Porzio: Holy Roman army supporting Pope Alexander III is defeated by Christian of Buch and Rainald of Dassel

  3. Northern Italian towns form the Lombard League

    The Lombard League (Latin: Societas Lombardiae; Italian: Lega Lombarda) was an alliance of cities formed in 1167, and supported by the popes, to counter the attempts by the Hohenstaufen Holy Roman...

  4. Sicilian chancellor Stephen du Perche moves the royal court to Messina to prevent a rebellion.

    Sicilian chancellor Stephen du Perche moves the royal court to Messina to prevent a rebellion.

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What happened in 1167?
In 1167, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of al-Babein: King Amalric I of Jerusalem fights a Zengid army to a draw over access to Egypt, Battle of Monte Porzio: Holy Roman army supporting Pope Alexander III is defeated by Christian of Buch and Rainald of Da, Northern Italian towns form the Lombard League.

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