The world in 1167 AD — what happened that year

9 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

When the king enters Namgyeong, the Yuswu officials greet him with full ceremony and offer parasols, horses and cattle. (Goryeosa (History of Goryeo) 世家卷18 毅宗二十一年)

The king is victorious, recovers all his men, and returns to Jerusalem. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 19 cap. XXXII (RHC 판 1-2 줄 16984))
The archbishop of Caesarea and others bring the future queen from Constantinople; the king is married and crowned in the church of Tyre. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 20 cap. I (RHC 판 1-2 줄 17292))

The king follows Shirkuh down to Egypt and aids the Egyptians. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 19 cap. XIV (RHC 판 1-2 줄 14496))
The agreement is carried out: the caliph extends his right hand to Hugh of Caesarea as confirmation. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 19 cap. XIX (RHC 판 1-2 줄 15004))
Shirkuh withdraws to Alexandria, and the king pursues him and besieges the city. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 19 cap. XXVI (RHC 판 1-2 줄 16281))
The city passes to the king and peace is proclaimed. (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 19 cap. XXXV (RHC 판 1-2 줄 16902))

Novgorod's mayor Yakun forced Svyatoslav to leave Russa, and the prince, though with a large army, did not fight. (Karamzin, History of the Russian State 제2권 XVII장)
The young prince, to avenge himself, laid waste part of the Polotsk land, burned Toropets in the Smolensk region, and carried off its inhabitants. (Karamzin, History of the Russian State 제2권 XVII장)