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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1180. This year saw 6 significant events.

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  1. Philip II of France (14) marries first wife Isabella of Hainault (10) at Bapaume

    Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.

  2. With the death of Manuel I Komnenos, the last Byzantine Emperor of the Komnenian restoration, the Byzantine Empire begin

    With the death of Manuel I Komnenos, the last Byzantine Emperor of the Komnenian restoration, the Byzantine Empire begins its terminal decline

  3. Diet of Gelnhausen; Henry the Lion deprived of the Duchy of Saxony

    Diet of Gelnhausen; Henry the Lion deprived of the Duchy of Saxony

  4. Yoritomo Minamoto leads uprising against Kiyomori Taira who installed his grandson, Emperor Antoku, to the throne

    Yoritomo Minamoto leads uprising against Kiyomori Taira who installed his grandson, Emperor Antoku, to the throne

  5. Minamoto no Yoritomo led force of 300 defeated at Battle of Ishibashiyama in Japan

    The Battle of Ishibashiyama (石橋山の戦い, Ishibashiyama no tatakai) (referred to as the Battle of Kobayakawa in the Gikeiki) was fought on August 24th, 1180 (Jishō calendar) or September 14th, 1180...

  6. Philip Augustus becomes king of France

    Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.

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What happened in 1180?
In 1180, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include Philip II of France (14) marries first wife Isabella of Hainault (10) at Bapaume, With the death of Manuel I Komnenos, the last Byzantine Emperor of the Komnenian restoration, the Byzantine Empire begin, Diet of Gelnhausen; Henry the Lion deprived of the Duchy of Saxony.

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