1198 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 11th century – 12th century – 13th century |
| Decades: | 1160s 1170s 1180s – 1190s – 1200s 1210s 1220s |
| Years: | 1195 1196 1197 – 1198 – 1199 1200 1201 |
| Gregorian calendar | 1198 MCXCVIII |
| Ab urbe condita | 1951 |
| Armenian calendar | 647 ԹՎ ՈԽԷ |
| Assyrian calendar | 5948 |
| Balinese saka calendar | 1119–1120 |
| Bengali calendar | 605 |
| Berber calendar | 2148 |
| English Regnal year | 9 Ric. 1 – 10 Ric. 1 |
| Buddhist calendar | 1742 |
| Burmese calendar | 560 |
| Byzantine calendar | 6706–6707 |
| Chinese calendar | 丁巳年 (Fire Snake) 3894 or 3834 — to — 戊午年 (Earth Horse) 3895 or 3835 |
| Coptic calendar | 914–915 |
| Discordian calendar | 2364 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 1190–1191 |
| Hebrew calendar | 4958–4959 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 1254–1255 |
| - Shaka Samvat | 1119–1120 |
| - Kali Yuga | 4298–4299 |
| Holocene calendar | 11198 |
| Igbo calendar | 198–199 |
| Iranian calendar | 576–577 |
| Islamic calendar | 594–595 |
| Japanese calendar | Kenkyū 9 (建久９年) |
| Javanese calendar | 1106–1107 |
| Julian calendar | 1198 MCXCVIII |
| Korean calendar | 3531 |
| Minguo calendar | 714 before ROC 民前714年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −270 |
| Seleucid era | 1509/1510 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 1740–1741 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴火蛇年 (female Fire-Snake) 1324 or 943 or 171 — to — 阳土马年 (male Earth-Horse) 1325 or 944 or 172 |
The year 1198 (written as MCXCVIII in Roman numerals) was an important time in history. Many changes happened around the world, especially in Europe and Japan. New leaders came to power, and some famous people were born or passed away.
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Key Events of 1198
New Leaders in Japan
- In Japan, Emperor Go-Toba finished his time as emperor.
- Soon after, Emperor Tsuchimikado became the new emperor of Japan. This was a big change for the country.
A New Pope
- On January 8, a new leader for the Catholic Church was chosen. Pope Innocent III became the new Pope. He would become one of the most powerful popes in history.
A Young King in Sicily
- A very young boy named Frederick II became the King of Sicily. He was the son of King Henry VI of Germany. Frederick II would later become a very famous and powerful ruler.
People Born in 1198
- August 24 – Alexander II of Scotland was born. He would later become a king of Scotland.
- Ertugrul, an important Turkish leader, was born. He was the father of Osman I, who founded the Ottoman Empire.
- Ferdinand III of Castile was born. He would later become a king in Spain.
- Sybilla of Lusignan was born. She later married Leo II of Armenia, who was a king.
People Who Passed Away in 1198
- January 8 – Pope Celestine III passed away. He was the Pope before Innocent III.
- March 11 – Marie de Champagne died. She was a French noblewoman and daughter of Louis VII of France.
- April 16 – Duke Frederick I of Austria passed away. He was an important duke in Austria.
- September 1 – Queen Dulce Berenguer of Portugal died. She was the wife of King Sancho I of Portugal.
- November 27 – Queen Constance of Sicily passed away. She was the wife of Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor.
- December 10 – Averroes, a famous Arab thinker and doctor, died. He was known for his writings on many subjects.
- Ruaidri mac Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair, who was a High King of Ireland, passed away.
- Alix of France, another daughter of Louis VII of France, also died this year.
- William III of Sicily passed away. He was a king of Sicily.
- June 2 – Lord Ygo III of Galama, a knight from a region called Frisia, died.
- William of Newburgh, an English historian who wrote about the past, passed away.
Images for kids
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Pope Innocent III (r. 1198–1216)
See also
In Spanish: 1198 para niños
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