1156
| Years: 1153 1154 1155 - 1156 - 1157 1158 1159 | |
| Decades: 1120s 1130s 1140s - 1150s - 1160s 1170s 1180s | |
| Centuries: 11th century - 12th century - 13th century | |
Events
- Establishment of the Carmelite Order
- Hogen Rebellion in Japan
- January 20 - According to legend, freeholder Lalli slays English crusader Bishop Henry with an axe on the ice of the lake Köyliönjärvi in Finland.
- The Privilegium Minus elevates Austria to the status of a duchy ruled by the Babenburgs family. (see History of Austria).
Births
Deaths
- Emperor Toba of Japan
- January 20 - Bishop Henry, patron "saint" of Finland
Heads of states
- England - Henry II Curt Mantle, King of England (reigned 1154 - 1189).
- France - Louis VII, King of France (reigned 1137 - 1180).