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1173| 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 1163–1220 | France [churches and temples] | The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France is constructed. | | 1173 | Bohemia, Holy Roman Empire [political events] | King Vladislav II of Bohemia abdicates in favour of his son, Frederick. There follows a period of civil war, with 10 changes of ruler in 24 years, in which royal officials become established as feudal magnates; there is a simultaneous increase in German influence and settlement in Bohemia. | | 21 March 1173 | England, France [revolution] | The ‘young’ king Henry and his brothers Richard, Geoffrey, and John rebel against their father, King Henry II of England, with the help and encouragement of King Louis VII of France. |
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