1150s

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	11th century – 12th century – 13th century
Decades:	1120s 1130s 1140s – 1150s – 1160s 1170s 1180s
Years:	1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture; Establishments – Disestablishments

The 1150s was a decade that began on 1 January 1150, and ended on 31 December 1159. It is distinct from the decade known as the 116th decade which began on January 1, 1151. and ended on December 31, 1160.

Events

King Sverker I of Sweden is killed and succeeded by Eric IX of Sweden.
Eric IX of Sweden tries to conquer Finland
The first fire insurance policy is issued. It is in Iceland.
Church of Ireland starts obeying the Pope.
Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Henry II of England and brings the province of Aquitaine to English control.

Births

Deaths

Suryavarman II, Khmer king, builder of Angkor Wat
King David I of Scotland

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	11th century – 12th century – 13th century
Decades:	1120s 1130s 1140s – 1150s – 1160s 1170s 1180s
Years:	1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments