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1237
Years: 1234 1235 1236 - 1237 - 1238 1239 1240 |
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Decades: 1200s 1210s 1220s - 1230s - 1240s 1250s 1260s |
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Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century |
Events
- Thomas II of Savoy becomes count of Flanders.
- Elblag, Poland is founded.
- The Mongols invade Russia.
- Gualdo Tadino, Italy, is destroyed by fire.
- The County of Artois is founded in France.
- Baldwin II becomes Latin Emperor of Constantinople.
- Conrad IV of Germany becomes King of Germany.
- The Livonian Brothers of the Sword unite with the Teutonic Knights.
- Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor defeats Lombard League at Battle of Cortenuova
Births
Deaths
- John of Brienne, king of Jerusalem and Latin Emperor of Constantinople
- Jordanus Nemorarius , German scientist
Monarchs/Presidents
- Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276)
- Castile - Ferdinand III, the Saint King of Castile and Leon (reigned from 1217 to 1252)
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