1208 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1170s 1180s 1190s – 1200s – 1210s 1220s 1230s |
| Years: | 1205 1206 1207 – 1208 – 1209 1210 1211 |
The year 1208 (written as MCCVIII in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a leap year. It was part of the 13th century.
Important Events of 1208
- On January 31, a smaller Swedish army won against Danish invaders in the Battle of Lena. This was a big victory for the Swedes.
- On June 21, Philip of Swabia, who was the King of Germany and a rival to another leader named Otto IV, was killed in Bamberg. A German count named Otto of Wittelsbach assassinated him.
- Crusaders, with help from local tribes called Livs and Letts, started raiding parts of what is now Estonia. This began a long fight for independence for the Estonians, which lasted until 1227.
People Born in 1208
- February 2 – King James I of Aragon was born. He later became an important ruler (died 1276).
- Humphrey de Bohun, 2nd Earl of Hereford was born. He became a Constable of England (died 1275).
- Möngke Khan, a powerful leader of the Mongol Empire, was born.
- Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester was born (died 1265).
- Akerian Redfern of the Redfern clan was born.
People Who Died in 1208
- April 22 – Philip of Poitou, who was a Prince-Bishop of Durham, passed away.
- June 21 – Philip of Swabia, the King of Germany, died.
- November 9 – Sancha of Castile, who was the queen of Alfonso II of Aragon, passed away. She was born in 1155.
- Amhaoibh O'Rothlain, a Chief of Calruidhe Cuile Cearnadha, died.
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