Important Historical Events of the year 1180, Year 1180 in History

List of 1180 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1180

What happened in the year 1180?

Date Event
March 21, 1180 Emperor Antoku accedes to the throne of Japan.
June 20, 1180 First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan.
September 14, 1180 Genpei War: Battle of Ishibashiyama in Japan.
September 18, 1180 Philip Augustus becomes king of France at the age of fifteen.