1212 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1180s 1190s 1200s – 1210s – 1220s 1230s 1240s |
| Years: | 1209 1210 1211 – 1212 – 1213 1214 1215 |
| Gregorian calendar | 1212 MCCXII |
| Ab urbe condita | 1965 |
| Armenian calendar | 661 ԹՎ ՈԿԱ |
| Assyrian calendar | 5962 |
| Balinese saka calendar | 1133–1134 |
| Bengali calendar | 619 |
| Berber calendar | 2162 |
| English Regnal year | 13 Joh. 1 – 14 Joh. 1 |
| Buddhist calendar | 1756 |
| Burmese calendar | 574 |
| Byzantine calendar | 6720–6721 |
| Chinese calendar | 辛未年 (Metal Goat) 3908 or 3848 — to — 壬申年 (Water Monkey) 3909 or 3849 |
| Coptic calendar | 928–929 |
| Discordian calendar | 2378 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 1204–1205 |
| Hebrew calendar | 4972–4973 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 1268–1269 |
| - Shaka Samvat | 1133–1134 |
| - Kali Yuga | 4312–4313 |
| Holocene calendar | 11212 |
| Igbo calendar | 212–213 |
| Iranian calendar | 590–591 |
| Islamic calendar | 608–609 |
| Japanese calendar | Kenryaku 2 (建暦２年) |
| Javanese calendar | 1120–1121 |
| Julian calendar | 1212 MCCXII |
| Korean calendar | 3545 |
| Minguo calendar | 700 before ROC 民前700年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −256 |
| Thai solar calendar | 1754–1755 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴金羊年 (female Iron-Goat) 1338 or 957 or 185 — to — 阳水猴年 (male Water-Monkey) 1339 or 958 or 186 |
The year 1212 (written as MCCXII in Roman numerals) was a special year in the 1200s. Many important things happened around the world, from big battles to famous books being written. Let's explore some of the key events and people from this year.
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What Happened in 1212?
The Great Fire of London
On July 10, a very serious fire broke out in London, England. It was one of the worst fires the city had ever seen at that time. Most of London was burned to the ground. This event showed how dangerous fires could be in cities built mostly of wood.
A very important battle took place in Spain in 1212. It was called the Battle of Navas de Tolosa. In this battle, Christian armies from different parts of Spain joined together. They fought against the Muslim rulers who controlled much of southern Spain. The Christian forces won a major victory. This battle was a big step in pushing the Muslim rulers out of northern Spain. It changed the history of Spain forever.
The Children's Crusade
The year 1212 is also known for something called the Children's Crusade. This was a unique and sad event during the time of the Crusades. Many young people, some just children, believed they could go to the Holy Land and take it back peacefully. They thought God would help them succeed where adult armies had failed. Thousands of children and young adults set out, mostly from France and Germany. However, many of them never reached the Holy Land. Some died on the journey, and others were tricked and sold into slavery. It was a tragic event driven by strong religious belief.
A Famous Japanese Book
In Japan, a famous writer named Kamo no Chōmei finished writing his book called Hōjōki. This book is one of the most important works of classical Japanese writing. It talks about life, nature, and how things change. Kamo no Chōmei wrote it after he decided to live a simpler life away from the busy city.
Who Was Born in 1212?
Many people who would become important figures were born in 1212. Here are a few of them:
- March 22 – Emperor Go-Horikawa of Japan. He became an emperor at a young age.
- May 6 – Constantia of Austria. She was a princess from Austria who later became a powerful noblewoman.
- Yolande of Jerusalem. She became the Queen of Jerusalem and later the Holy Roman Empress.
- Malatesta da Verucchio. He was an Italian leader who founded the powerful Malatesta family.
- Zita. She is known as a patron saint for maids and domestic servants.
Who Passed Away in 1212?
Some notable people also died in 1212:
- March 26 – King Sancho I of Portugal. He was the second King of Portugal.
- April 12 – Vsevolod the Big Nest. He was a powerful Grand Prince in what is now Russia.
- October 9 – Philip I of Namur. He was a Marquis, a type of noble ruler, in what is now Belgium.
- November 4 – Felix of Valois. He was a French saint who helped found a religious order.
- December 12 – Geoffrey, Archbishop of York. He was an important church leader in England.
- Maria of Montferrat. She was the Queen of Jerusalem.
- Honen Shonin. He was a very important religious leader in Japan. He founded a major branch of Pure Land Buddhism.
Images for kids
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King Alfonso VIII of Castile (left) in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1864)
See also
In Spanish: 1212 para niños
