1165
| Years: 1162 1163 1164 - 1165 - 1166 1167 1168 | |
| Decades: 1130s 1140s 1150s - 1160s - 1170s 1180s 1190s | |
| Centuries: 11th century - 12th century - 13th century | |
Events
- November 23 - Pope Alexander III enters Rome.
- Emperor Rokujo ascends to the throne of Japan. He is one year old.
- William I becomes King of Scotland.
- Andronicus I escapes from prison.
- Henry II of England begins affair with Rosamund Clifford.
- Moslemss take Caesarea Philippi from Crusaders.
- Leipzig gains city and market privileges.
- August 21 - Philip II of France (+ 1223)
- November - Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor (+ 1197)
- Albert of Buxhoeveden (+ 1229)
- Henry I, Duke of Brabant (+ 1235)
- Hubert de Burgh, justiciar (+ 1243)
- England - Henry II Curt Mantle, King of England (reigned 1154 - 1189).
- France - Louis VII, King of France (reigned 1137 - 1180).