1207 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1170s 1180s 1190s – 1200s – 1210s 1220s 1230s |
| Years: | 1204 1205 1206 – 1207 – 1208 1209 1210 |
1207 was a very important year in the 13th century, a time when kings, popes, and empires were constantly changing. Many significant events happened, and several famous people were born or died. This year saw big decisions from the Pope, the founding of a major city, and the rule of powerful leaders across Europe and Asia.
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What Happened in 1207?
In 1207, several key events shaped the future of Europe:
New Archbishop of Canterbury
On June 17, a man named Stephen Langton became the new Archbishop of Canterbury. This was a very important religious position in England. He was chosen by Pope Innocent III, who was the leader of the Catholic Church at the time.
Pope Innocent III's Big Decision
Pope Innocent III made a major political move. He decided to support Philip of Swabia as the new Holy Roman Emperor. This was a big change because the Pope had previously supported another leader, Otto IV. The Holy Roman Emperor was a powerful ruler in Central Europe, and the Pope's choice had a huge impact on who held power.
Liverpool is Founded!
A very important city in England, Liverpool, was officially created in 1207. King John of England issued special documents called letters patent to make Liverpool a new Borough. This meant it had special rights and could grow into a busy port city.
Who Was Born in 1207?
The year 1207 saw the birth of several people who would become famous:
- September 8 – Sancho II of Portugal was born. He would later become a king of Portugal.
- September 30 – Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi was born. He became a very famous Persian poet and a spiritual leader known as a Sufi mystic. His writings are still loved today.
- October 1 – Henry III of England was born. He would grow up to be the King of England.
- Henry II, Duke of Brabant was born. He became a powerful duke in a region that is now part of Belgium.
- Elisabeth of Hungary was born. She was the daughter of Andrew II of Hungary and later became known as a saint because of her kindness and good deeds.
- Philip I of Savoy was born. He became a count in the Savoy region, which is now part of France and Italy.
Who Died in 1207?
Some notable people passed away in 1207:
- January 4 – Simon II, Duke of Lorraine died. He was a duke in a region that is now part of France.
- June 17 – Daoji, a famous Chinese Buddhist monk, died.
- Amaury of Bene, a religious thinker, also died.
- Kaloyan, the Tsar (ruler) of Bulgaria, passed away.
- Xin Qiji, a well-known Chinese poet, died.
Important Leaders of 1207
In 1207, many important leaders were in charge across different parts of the world:
- France: Philippe II, Auguste was the King of France. He had been ruling since 1180.
- Mongol Empire: The powerful Genghis Khan was the Mongol Khan. He had started his rule in 1206 and was building a huge empire.
- Venice: Pietro Ziani was the Doge of Venice. A Doge was the chief ruler of the Republic of Venice, a powerful city-state in Italy.
- England: King John was the King of England. He had been king since 1199.
- Latin Empire of Constantinople: Henry of Flanders was the ruler of the Latin Empire, which was a Crusader state in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul, Turkey).
- Pope: Pope Innocent III was the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church. He had been Pope since 1198.
Images for kids
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Statue of Kaykhusraw I (r. 1192–1211)
See also
In Spanish: 1207 para niños
