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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 12th century13th century14th century
Decades: 1190s  1200s  1210s  – 1220s –  1230s  1240s  1250s
Years: 1221 1222 122312241225 1226 1227

The year 1224 was a time of important changes around the world. New universities were started, and powerful groups fought for control of lands. Kings, popes, and other leaders guided their people through these events.

Big Events of 1224

New University in Italy

  • A new university was started in Naples, a city in Italy. A university is a special school where people go to study advanced subjects and get degrees. This was an important step for learning in Europe.

Battles in Europe

  • The Livonian Brothers of the Sword were a group of knights. They took control of lands from the Latgallians and captured the strong city of Tartu. This city was defended by troops from the Ugaunians and Russia. These battles changed who ruled parts of what is now Estonia and Latvia.
  • In Sicily, an island south of Italy, the last of the Arabs who had lived there for a long time were asked to leave. This marked a big change in the island's history and culture.

Changes in Ancient Mexico

  • The Chichimecas were a group of people in ancient Mexico. They captured the city of Tula, Hidalgo. Tula was a very important city for the Toltec civilization before this time. This event showed the growing power of the Chichimecas.

Important People Who Passed Away

  • Cathal Crobdearg Ua Conchobair, who was the King of Connacht in Ireland, passed away. He was born in 1153.
  • Hōjō Yoshitoki died in Japan. He was a very powerful leader called a regent for the Kamakura shogunate. A regent helps rule when the main leader is too young or unable to. He was born in 1163.

Leaders of the World in 1224

Many important leaders were in charge during 1224:

Kings and Queens

Other Powerful Leaders

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See also

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