Historical Events In 1181

Aug 04   Supernova seen in Cassiopia   

Aug 06   Supernova observed by Chinese and Japanese astronomers   

Aug 30   Alexander III, [Orlando Bandinelli], Italian Pope (1159-81), dies.   

Sep 01   In this year, Ubaldo Allucingoli formally adopts in place of Alexander III as Pope Lucius III.   

Sep 26   Saint francis of assisi: Italian founder of the franciscan order    

Jan 30   Emperor takakura of japan: Emperor takakura of japan (b. 1161)   

Mar 21   Taira kiyomori: Japanese feudal general (b. 1118)   

Jun 30   Hugh de kevelioc: 3rd earl of chester, english politician (b. 1147)   

Aug 30   Alexander iii: [orlando bandinelli], italian pope (1159-81),