1222 facts for kids

The year 1222 was a time of important changes and new beginnings across Europe. New universities were founded, and powerful leaders took their places on thrones. This year saw the start of new religious movements and shifts in how countries were governed.

Big Events of 1222

In 1222, several key events shaped the world:

• The University of Padua was started in Italy. This new school became a very important place for learning and study.
• A large Cistercian convent was finished in Alcobaça, Portugal. Cistercians were a group of monks and nuns who lived by strict rules.
• Eric XI became the new King of Sweden. He was a young king who would rule for many years.
• Premysl Ottokar I brought Bohemia and Moravia back together. These two regions are now part of the Czech Republic.
• John III Doukas Vatatzes became the Byzantine emperor in Nicaea. The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the old Roman Empire in the East.
• Alexander of Hales joined the Franciscan order. The Franciscans were a group of religious people who followed the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi.
• On April 17, Stephen Langton, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury, held an important meeting at Osney.

People Born in 1222

Some notable people were born in 1222:

• Nichiren was born on February 16 in Japan. He later founded a new type of Buddhism called Nichiren Buddhism.
• Richard de Clare was born on August 4. He became a famous English soldier and a powerful earl.
• Andrei II of Russia was born. He later became a Grand Prince, a very important leader in Russia.

People Who Passed Away in 1222

Several important people died in 1222:

• Johan Sverkersson, the King of Sweden since 1216, died on March 10.
• Constance of Aragon passed away on June 23. She was a queen and a powerful figure in her time.
• Count Raymond VI of Toulouse died on August 2. He was a significant leader in southern France.
• Ladislaus Jindrich of Bohemia also passed away.
• Theodore I Lascaris, who founded the Byzantine Empire of Nicaea, died. He was a key leader during a challenging time for the Byzantine Empire.

See also

In Spanish: 1222 para niños