1213 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1180s 1190s 1200s – 1210s – 1220s 1230s 1240s |
| Years: | 1210 1211 1212 – 1213 – 1214 1215 1216 |
| Gregorian calendar | 1213 MCCXIII |
| Ab urbe condita | 1966 |
| Armenian calendar | 662 ԹՎ ՈԿԲ |
| Assyrian calendar | 5963 |
| Balinese saka calendar | 1134–1135 |
| Bengali calendar | 620 |
| Berber calendar | 2163 |
| English Regnal year | 14 Joh. 1 – 15 Joh. 1 |
| Buddhist calendar | 1757 |
| Burmese calendar | 575 |
| Byzantine calendar | 6721–6722 |
| Chinese calendar | 壬申年 (Water Monkey) 3909 or 3849 — to — 癸酉年 (Water Rooster) 3910 or 3850 |
| Coptic calendar | 929–930 |
| Discordian calendar | 2379 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 1205–1206 |
| Hebrew calendar | 4973–4974 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 1269–1270 |
| - Shaka Samvat | 1134–1135 |
| - Kali Yuga | 4313–4314 |
| Holocene calendar | 11213 |
| Igbo calendar | 213–214 |
| Iranian calendar | 591–592 |
| Islamic calendar | 609–610 |
| Japanese calendar | Kenryaku 3 / Kenpō 1 (建保元年) |
| Javanese calendar | 1121–1122 |
| Julian calendar | 1213 MCCXIII |
| Korean calendar | 3546 |
| Minguo calendar | 699 before ROC 民前699年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −255 |
| Thai solar calendar | 1755–1756 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳水猴年 (male Water-Monkey) 1339 or 958 or 186 — to — 阴水鸡年 (female Water-Rooster) 1340 or 959 or 187 |
The year 1213 (written as MCCXIII in Roman numerals) was a time of important events around the world, from major battles to changes in leadership and new plans for crusades.
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Major Events of 1213
Sea Battle at Damme
On May 30, a big sea battle took place near the Belgian port of Damme. The English fleet, led by a brave commander named William Longsword, fought against the French fleet. The English won a huge victory, destroying many French ships. This was one of the very first major wins for the English navy, showing how powerful it was becoming.
Battle of Muret in France
On September 12, a significant battle happened in Muret, France. Forces from Toulouse and Aragon, led by Raymond VI of Toulouse and King Peter II of Aragon, were defeated. They were fighting against the Albigensian Crusade, which was led by Simon de Montfort. This battle was a key moment in the Albigensian Crusade, a religious war in southern France.
Mongol Invasion of China
In 1213, the Jin dynasty in China faced a huge challenge. The Mongols, led by the famous Genghis Khan, invaded their lands. The Mongols swept through the countryside and many cities, taking valuable goods. Eventually, only the capital city of Beijing remained free from their control. This invasion caused a lot of trouble, including two quick changes in the palace leadership and a long siege of the city.
Call for a New Crusade
Pope Innocent III, a very important religious leader, issued a special order in 1213. He called for a new holy war, known as the Fifth Crusade. The main goal of this crusade was to try and recapture the city of Jerusalem, which was a very important religious site.
People Born in 1213
- March 9 – Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy: He was a French nobleman who later became a crusader.
- June 10 – Fakhruddin 'Iraqi: He was a Persian philosopher and a Sufi mystic, known for his spiritual teachings.
People Who Died in 1213
- September 12 – King Peter II of Aragon: He was the King of Aragon and died during the Battle of Muret. (Born in 1174).
- September 24 – Gertrude of Merania: She was the wife of Andrew II of Hungary and was sadly murdered. (Born in 1185).
- October 10 – Frederick II, Duke of Lorraine: He was a powerful duke in the region of Lorraine.
- Dowsprunk: He was a Grand Prince of Lithuania.
- Geoffrey Fitz Peter, 1st Earl of Essex: An important English nobleman.
- Sharafeddin Tusi: A Persian mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematics. (Born in 1135).
See also
In Spanish: 1213 para niños
