Historical Events In 1156
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Jan 20 On this day in history according to legend, freeholder Lalli slays English crusader Bishop Henry with an axe on the ice of lake Köyliönjärvi in Finland.
Jan 20 In the year 1156 bishop Henry, patron saint of Finland
Jan 30 Herman van Horn, bishop of Utrecht (1151/52-56), dies on this day in history.
May 28 On this day in history battle at Brindisi King Willem of Sicily beats Byzantine fleet
May 28 In the year 1156 battle at Brindisi: King Willem of Sicily beats Byzantine fleet
Jul 11 Siege of Shirakawa-den in Japan in the year 1156.
Sep 08 On this day in history henry II Jasormigott leaves Bavaria
Sep 17 Markgraafschap Austria becomes a temple (Privilegium minus) on this day in history.
Dec 25 Peter Venerabilis, Fr theologist/9th abbot of Cluny, dies at about 61 on this day in history.