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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1195. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1195 Timeline

  1. Alexios III Angelos drives out his brother Isaac II as Byzantine emperor

    Alexios III Angelos drives out his brother Isaac II as Byzantine emperor

  2. Earliest report of ball lightning in London by Benedictine monk Gervase of Christ Church Cathedral Priory, Canterbury [1

    Earliest report of ball lightning in London by Benedictine monk Gervase of Christ Church Cathedral Priory, Canterbury [1]

  3. Battle at Alarcos: Almohads led by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur defeats army of Alfonso VIII of Castile

    Alfonso VIII (11 November 1155 – 5 October 1214), called the Noble (El Noble) or the one of Las Navas (el de las Navas), was King of Castile from 1158 to his death and King of Toledo.

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What happened in 1195?
In 1195, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Alexios III Angelos drives out his brother Isaac II as Byzantine emperor, Earliest report of ball lightning in London by Benedictine monk Gervase of Christ Church Cathedral Priory, Canterbury [1, Battle at Alarcos: Almohads led by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur defeats army of Alfonso VIII of Castile.

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