1234 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1200s 1210s 1220s – 1230s – 1240s 1250s 1260s |
| Years: | 1231 1232 1233 – 1234 – 1235 1236 1237 |
The year 1234 was a time of big changes and important events around the world. Empires rose and fell, new leaders took power, and religious figures made their mark. Let's explore some of the key happenings from this year.
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Major Events of 1234
End of the Jin Dynasty
In February, a major war ended in China. Armies from the Chinese Song Dynasty and the powerful Mongols joined forces. They attacked and captured Caizhou, the capital city of the Jin Dynasty. This victory meant the complete end of the Jin Dynasty, which had ruled parts of China for over 100 years. It was a huge moment in Asian history.
Rise of the Mali Empire
Around this time, it's believed that the Mali Empire in West Africa began to fight for its freedom. They started a revolt against the groups who had been controlling them. This was an important step in the Mali Empire becoming one of the largest and richest empires in African history.
Religious Changes in Europe
Saint Dominic Becomes a Saint
In 1234, a religious leader named Dominic was officially recognized as a saint. This process is called canonization. Saint Dominic was known for starting the Dominican Order, a group of Catholic priests and brothers.
A Crusade in Bosnia
Pope Gregory IX, the head of the Catholic Church, called for a special religious campaign known as a Crusade. This Crusade was aimed at the region of Bosnia. The Pope also made changes to the religious leadership in Bosnia. He replaced the local Bosnian bishop with a new Catholic bishop named Johann, who was a German Dominican.
New Church Laws
Pope Gregory IX also released a new collection of church laws called the Nova Compilatio Decretalium. These laws helped guide how the Catholic Church was run.
Leadership in Bosnia
King Andrew II of Hungary named a person called Coloman as the Ban of Bosnia. A Ban was like a powerful governor. Coloman then passed this role to Prijezda. This happened even though Matej Ninoslav was seen as the rightful Ban of Bosnia at the time.
Important People Born in 1234
- Abaqa Khan: He was a Mongol leader who later became an emperor in Persia.
Important People Who Died in 1234
- April 16 – Richard Marshal: He was a powerful English nobleman, the 3rd Earl of Pembroke.
- June 18 – Emperor Chūkyō: He was an emperor of Japan.
- August 31 – Emperor Go-Horikawa: He was another emperor of Japan.
- Alan, Lord of Galloway: He was a powerful lord from Scotland.
- Stefan Radoslav: He was the King of Serbia.
Rulers in 1234
Here are some of the important kings and rulers who were in power during 1234:
- Aragon: James I was the King of Aragon and also the Count of Barcelona. He ruled for a long time, from 1213 to 1276.
- Castile: Ferdinand III, also known as "the Saint," was the King of Castile and León. He ruled from 1217 to 1252.
- Navarre: Sancho VII the Strong was the King of Navarre. He had been ruling since 1194 and continued until 1234.
Images for kids
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This image shows a battle between Mongol warriors and Jin horsemen during the Mongol–Jin War.
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See also
In Spanish: 1234 para niños
