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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 12th century13th century14th century
Decades: 1180s  1190s  1200s  – 1210s –  1220s  1230s  1240s
Years: 1213 1214 121512161217 1218 1219

The year 1216 was a special kind of year called a leap year. It started on a Friday, according to the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used back then.

Important Events of 1216

Changes in Power

John of England (John Lackland)
King John of England died in 1216.

New Places and Buildings

  • The city of Dresden in Germany officially became a city in 1216.
  • In Ireland, a place called Ballintubber Abbey was started. It was founded by King Cathal Crovdearg O'Connor of Connacht. An abbey is a type of monastery, a place where monks or nuns live and pray.

People Born in 1216

People Who Died in 1216

Shota Rustaveli
Shota Rustaveli was a famous Georgian poet.

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