1205 facts for kids
1205 (also written as MCCV in Roman numerals) was a significant year in the history of the world. Many important events happened during this time, especially in Europe.
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Key Events of 1205
This year saw major changes in leadership and important battles that shaped the future of empires.
Philip of Swabia Becomes King
On January 6, Philip of Swabia became the King of the Romans. This was an important title. It meant he was chosen to be the next Holy Roman Emperor. The Holy Roman Empire was a large and powerful group of lands in Central Europe.
The Battle of Adrianople
A big battle took place on April 14. It was called the Battle of Adrianople. This fight was between the Bulgars and the Latins. The Bulgars were people from the country of Bulgaria. The Latins were mostly Crusaders from Western Europe. They had recently formed the Latin Empire after capturing Constantinople.
Henry of Flanders Becomes Emperor
Later in the year, on August 20, Henry of Flanders was crowned Emperor. He became the new ruler of the Latin Empire. This happened after people learned for sure that the previous emperor, Baldwin I, had died.
People Born in 1205
- Walter IV of Brienne
- Wenceslaus I, King of Bohemia
People Who Died in 1205
- April 1 – King Amalric II of Jerusalem (born 1145)
- May 7 – Ladislaus III of Hungary (born 1201)
- June 14 – Walter III of Brienne
- July 13 – Hubert Walter, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury
- Alexius V, a Byzantine Emperor
- Baldwin I of Constantinople (born 1172)
- Enrico Dandolo, the Doge of Venice
- Isabella of Jerusalem
- Žvelgaitis, a duke from Lithuania
Images for kids
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The Latin Empire (purple) and partition of the Byzantine Empire (c. 1205).
See also
In Spanish: 1205 para niños
