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Centuries: 11th century - 12th century - 13th century Decades: 1100s 1110s 1120s 1130s 1140s - 1150s - 1160s 1170s 1180s 1190s 1200s Years: 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 - 1154 - 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 Events King Stephen of England dies at Dover, and is succeeded by his adopted son Henry Plantagenet who becomes King Henry II of England, aged 21. the Privilegium Minus[?] elevated Austria to the status of a duchy ruled by the Babenburgs family. (see History of Austria) Sweden's King Eric introduces Christianity to Finland. (see History of Finland) December 14 - Nicholas Breakspear, the only English pope, elected as Pope Adrian IV, succeding Pope Anastasius IV Births Deaths Geoffrey of Monmouth (approximate) October 25 - Stephen I of England, King of England (1135-1154) King Roger II of Sicily (1130-1154)
Centuries: 11th century - 12th century - 13th century
Decades: 1100s 1110s 1120s 1130s 1140s - 1150s - 1160s 1170s 1180s 1190s 1200s
Years: 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 - 1154 - 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159
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