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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 12th century13th century14th century
Decades: 1190s  1200s  1210s  – 1220s –  1230s  1240s  1250s
Years: 1224 1225 122612271228 1229 1230

The year 1227 (written as MCCXXVII in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a common year starting on Friday. This means it wasn't a leap year and it began on a Friday, according to the Julian calendar system used back then.

Important Events of 1227

A New Pope Takes Charge

On March 19, a very important leader was chosen for the Catholic Church. This person was Pope Gregory IX, who became the 178th pope. A pope is like the main spiritual leader for many Christians around the world. Pope Gregory IX took over from the previous pope, Pope Honorius III. This was a big moment because the pope had a lot of influence in Europe during that time, not just in religious matters but also in politics.

The Death of a Mighty Leader

On August 18, a famous and powerful leader named Genghis Khan passed away. Genghis Khan was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became one of the largest empires in history. He was known for uniting many different groups of people and leading his armies to conquer vast lands across Asia. His death marked a significant moment for the Mongol Empire and the world.

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