Historical Events In 1156

Jan 20   According to legend, freeholder Lalli slays English crusader Bishop Henry with an axe on the ice of lake Köyliönjärvi in Finland.   

Jan 20   Bishop Henry, patron saint of Finland.   

Jan 30   Herman van Horn, bishop of Utrecht (1151/52-56), dies.   

May 28   Battle at Brindisi King Willem of Sicily beats Byzantine fleet   

May 28   Battle at Brindisi: King Willem of Sicily beats Byzantine fleet   

Jul 11   Siege of Shirakawa-den in Japan.   

Sep 08   Henry II Jasormigott leaves Bavaria   

Sep 17   Markgraafschap Austria is recorded as becoming a temple (Privilegium minus).   

Dec 25   Peter Venerabilis, Fr theologist/9th abbot of Cluny, dies at about 61.   

Oct 27   Count raymond vi of toulouse: Count raymond vi of toulouse (d. 1222)   

Jan 20   Bishop henry: Patron saint of finland   

Jan 30   Herman van horn: Bishop of utrecht (1151/52-56),   

Jul 20   Emperor toba of japan: Emperor toba of japan (b. 1103)   

Dec 25   Peter venerabilis: Fr theologist/9th abbot of cluny,