1224 facts for kids

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

• In Aragon (part of modern-day Spain), James I was the King. He also ruled as the count of Barcelona. He reigned from 1213 to 1276.
• For the Kingdom of Castile and León, Ferdinand III, also known as "the Saint," was the King. He ruled from 1217 to 1252.
• Sancho VII the Strong was the King of Navarre, another kingdom in what is now Spain. He reigned from 1194 to 1234.
• In Portugal, Afonso II, known as "the Fat," was the King. He ruled from 1212 to 1233.

Other Powerful Leaders

• The leader of the Catholic Church was Honorius III. He was the pope from 1216 to 1227.
• The mighty Mongol Empire was led by Genghis Khan. He was the great Mongol Khan from 1206 to 1227.
• In Venice, a powerful city-state in Italy, Pietro Ziani was the Doge. A Doge was the chief ruler of Venice. He ruled from 1205 to 1229.

Images for kids

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  Emperor John III (Doukas Vatatzes)

See also

In Spanish: 1224 para niños