1201 facts for kids

1201 (also written as MCCI in Roman numerals) was a special year in history. It was a time when many important things happened around the world. People were born, and others passed away. Leaders made big decisions that shaped countries and their future.

Big Events in 1201

• The town of Riga was officially made a city. This meant it gained special rights and could grow much bigger and more important.
• A brave knight named Boniface of Montferrat was chosen to lead the Fourth Crusade. The Crusades were like big journeys taken by European Christians, often for religious reasons. Boniface became the leader after Theobald III of Champagne died.
• Pope Innocent III, who was the leader of the Catholic Church, supported Otto IV to become the Holy Roman Emperor. This was a very powerful title in Europe. Otto IV was chosen over another leader named Philip of Swabia.
• The Fourth Crusade attacked a city called Zara.

People Born in 1201

Many important people were born in 1201:

• On August 9, Arnold Fitz Thedmar was born. He later became an English chronicler, which means he wrote down historical events and stories.
• On October 9, Robert de Sorbon was born. He was a French theologian, someone who studies religion. He also founded the famous Sorbonne university in Paris.
• Theobald IV of Champagne was born. He later became a king.
• Ladislaus III of Hungary was born. He became a king of Hungary.
• Danylo King of Rus was born. He was a very important ruler in Eastern Europe.
• Alix of Thouars was born. She later became the Duchess of Brittany, a powerful leader in France.

People Who Died in 1201

Some important people passed away in 1201:

• On March 21, Absalon died. He was a very important Danish archbishop, a high-ranking church leader.
• On May 24, Theobald III of Champagne died. He was a count and a leader of the Fourth Crusade before Boniface.
• On July 29, Agnes of Merania died. She was the queen of Philip II of France, the King of France.
• On September 5, Constance, Duchess of Brittany died. She was a powerful duchess.
• Bohemund III of Antioch died. He was a prince in the Middle East.
• Joachim of Fiore died. He was a famous religious thinker who started a monastic order, a group of people living under religious rules.

Important Leaders in 1201

Here are some of the main leaders during 1201:

• In England, John I was the King of England. He ruled from 1199 to 1216.
• In France, Philippe II, Auguste was the King of France. He ruled from 1180 to 1223.
• The Pope, who is the head of the Catholic Church, was Pope Innocent III. He was pope from 1198 to 1216.

Images for kids

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  Boniface I (right) is elected as leader of the Fourth Crusade at Soissons (1840).

See also

In Spanish: 1201 para niños