1216 facts for kids

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

King John of England died in 1216.

• On April 10, Eric X of Sweden, who was the King of Sweden, passed away. His son, Johan Sverkersson, became the new king.
• In April, Prince Louis of France led an army to invade England. He would later become King Louis VIII of France. This invasion was part of a big fight called the First Barons' War.
• On July 24, a new Pope was chosen. His name was Pope Honorius III. A Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church. In the same year, Pope Honorius III officially recognized a group of religious people called the Dominican Order.
• On October 19, Henry III became the new King of England. This happened after his father, King John of England, died.

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

• Eric IV of Denmark (died in 1250)
• On September 17, Robert I, Count of Artois was born (died in 1250)

People Who Died in 1216

Shota Rustaveli was a famous Georgian poet.

• Shota Rustaveli, a famous Georgian poet, passed away. He was born in 1172.
• On April 10, King Eric X of Sweden died. He was born in 1180.
• On June 11, Henry of Flanders, who was the Emperor of the Latin Empire, died. He was born in 1174.
• On July 16, Pope Innocent III died. He was born in 1161.
• On October 19, King John of England passed away. He was born in 1167.

Images for kids

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  Coronation of Henry III (1207–1272)

See also

In Spanish: 1216 para niños