1200 facts for kids

1200 (also written as MCC in Roman numerals) was a common year. If the Gregorian calendar had been used back then, 1200 would have been a special type of leap year called a century leap year. It would have started on a Saturday.

Important Events of 1200

• The famous University of Paris in France received its official charter from King Philip II. This charter was like a special permission slip that made the university official.
• The Kanem-Bornu Empire was formed in northern Africa. This was a powerful empire that grew in the region around this time.
• The Mongols won a big victory in Northern China. This event changed a lot for the people living there.

People Born in 1200

• Al-Abhari: A smart Persian philosopher and mathematician. He died in 1265.
• Ulrich von Liechtenstein: A German nobleman and poet. He died in 1278.
• Adam Marsh: An English Franciscan friar. He died around 1259.
• John Fitzalan, Lord of Oswestry: An important lord from England.
• Matthew Paris: An English Benedictine monk and historian. He died around 1259.
• Rabbi Isaac ben Moses of Vienna: A respected religious leader. He died in 1270.
• Dogen Zenji: The founder of the Soto Zen school of Buddhism in Japan. He died in 1253.

People Who Died in 1200

• Joscelin III of Edessa: A nobleman who was important in the Crusades.
• Zhu Xi: A very influential Chinese philosopher. He was born in 1130.
• Gilbert Horal: The 12th Grand Master of the Knights Templar, a famous military order.

Images for kids

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  King Philip II and King John making peace during the Angevin War.

See also

In Spanish: 1200 para niños