1236 facts for kids
The year 1236 (written as MCCXXXVI in Roman numerals) was a leap year starting on Tuesday in the Julian calendar. This means it had 366 days instead of the usual 365. Many important events happened around the world during this year, from royal weddings to major battles and changes in power.
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Key Events of 1236
A Royal Wedding
On January 14, Henry III of England, who was the King of England, married Eleanor of Provence. She became his queen. This marriage was an important event for both England and Provence.
A Monk and Historian Passes
On May 6, a monk named Roger of Wendover passed away. He was a Benedictine monk and a chronicler, meaning he wrote down important events and history. He worked at St Albans Abbey. After his death, another monk, Matthew Paris, continued his historical writings.
Major Battle in Northern Europe
On September 22, a big battle happened called the Battle of Siauliai. In this battle, people from Lithuania and the Semigallians fought against a group of knights called the Livonian Brothers of the Sword. The Lithuanians and Semigallians won this important fight.
Mongol Conquests Expand
The Volga Bulgaria region was conquered by the Mongol army. Their leader was a powerful khan named Batu. This conquest was part of the larger expansion of the Mongol Empire across Asia and Europe.
Reconquista in Spain
The city of Córdoba in Spain was retaken by Christian forces. This was a key moment in the Reconquista, which was a long period when Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula tried to regain control from Islamic rulers. After being retaken, Córdoba became an important center for Christian activity in the region.
New Ruler in Delhi
In India, Razia al-Din became the new ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She was a very important figure because she was one of the few women to ever rule as a Sultan in the history of the Delhi Sultanate.
Notable Deaths
- Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, a respected Sufi Saint.
- Iltutmish, a powerful Sultan of Delhi.
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See also
In Spanish: 1236 para niños
