1235 Facts for Kids

The year 1235 was a time of important changes and events around the world. From new empires starting to big sieges and the founding of schools, this year saw many things happen that shaped history.

Major Events of 1235
Notable Births in 1235
Important Deaths in 1235
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Major Events of 1235

New Empires and Battles

The Normans, who were people from a region in France, invaded a place called Connacht in Ireland. This was part of their ongoing expansion.
A very important battle, the Battle of Kirina, took place. Sundiata Keita won this battle, which marked the official start of the powerful Mali Empire in West Africa. This empire would become famous for its wealth and learning.

Important Religious Figures

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary was officially recognized as a saint by Pope Gregory IX. She had passed away in 1231 at a young age, known for her kindness and helping the poor.
A general inquisition began in France. This was a process used by the church to investigate and deal with people who were thought to have beliefs different from the main church teachings.

Big Sieges and Truces

The Byzantine emperor John III Doukas Vatatzes and the Bulgarian tsar Ivan Asen II worked together to attack Constantinople. They wanted to take the city back from its current rulers, John of Brienne and Baldwin II, who were from the Latin Empire. However, a person named Angelo Sanudo managed to arrange a peace deal, called a two-year truce, which stopped the fighting for a while.

Education and Culture

The Lancaster Royal Grammar School was founded in England. This school is still around today, making it one of the oldest schools in the world!
A Chinese text from this year tells us about the city of Hangzhou, which was the capital of the Song Dynasty. This city was full of different social clubs! People could join groups like the West Lake Poetry Club, the Buddhist Tea Society, the Physical Fitness Club, the Anglers' Club, the Occult Club, the Young Girls' Chorus, the Exotic Foods Club, the Plants and Fruits Club, the Antique Collectors' Club, the Horse-Lovers' Club, and the Refined Music Society. This shows how rich and varied life was in Hangzhou.

Notable Births in 1235

Henry of Almain was born. He later became a King of the Romans.
Pope Boniface VIII was born around this time. He would become an important leader of the Catholic Church.
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, a Prince of Wales, was born.
Ramon Llull, a famous writer and philosopher from Catalonia, was born.
Saint Rose of Viterbo, who would become a saint, was born.
Arnold of Villanova, a Spanish alchemist and physician, was born.
Qian Xuan, a well-known Chinese painter, was born.

Important Deaths in 1235

On January 14, Saint Sava of Serbia passed away. He was a very important religious figure in Serbia.
On September 5, Henry I, Duke of Brabant died.
On October 26, King Andrew II of Hungary passed away.
Rabbi David Kimhi, a famous commentator on the Bible, died.