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Pope Adrian IV (an Englishman) issues the Donation of Ireland, which is interpreted as granting to Henry II of England the right to invade and establish sovereignty over the island.
Civil war breaks out in Japan as retired emperor Sutoku attempts unsuccessfully to regain power from his brother, reigning emperor Go-Shirakawa. The emperor is backed by samurai warriors led by Taira Kiyomori and by the Fujiwaras, who—despite their support of the winning side—continue to lose influence as the Taira family begins its ascent.
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