1237 facts for kids

The year 1237 was a time of big changes and important events across the world. New cities were founded, powerful leaders took their places, and large armies moved across continents. It was a year that saw the start of major conflicts and the joining of powerful groups.

Major Events of 1237

New Leaders and Regions

In 1237, several important changes happened with leaders and territories.

• Thomas II of Savoy became the Count of Flanders. This made him a powerful ruler in a region that is now part of Belgium and France.
• The city of Elbląg was founded in what is now Poland. New cities were important for trade and growth in the Middle Ages.
• The County of Artois was created in France. This was another new region with its own leader.
• Baldwin II became the Latin Emperor of Constantinople. Constantinople was a very important city, and being its emperor meant he had a lot of power.
• Conrad IV of Germany became the King of Germany. This was a big step for him, making him one of the most important rulers in Europe.

Big Battles and Changes

The year 1237 also saw significant military actions and alliances.

• Large armies from the Mongol Empire, along with Turkish and Persian soldiers, began to move into Europe. These armies were very strong and had a big impact on the lands they entered.
• The Mongols started their invasion of Russia. This was a major historical event that changed the future of Russia for many years.
• In Italy, Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, won an important victory. He defeated the Lombard League at the Battle of Cortenuova. This battle showed his strength as a military leader.
• Two important knightly orders, the Livonian Brothers of the Sword and the Teutonic Knights, joined together. This made them a much stronger force in Northern Europe.

Disasters and Fires

Not all events were about power and battles. Some were natural disasters.

• A huge fire destroyed many homes in Hangzhou, which was the capital city of China at the time. About 30,000 houses were burned, showing how dangerous fires could be in cities built of wood.
• The city of Gualdo Tadino in Italy was also destroyed by fire.

Important People of 1237

Births in 1237

• Bohemond VI of Antioch was born. He would later become the ruler of the Principality of Antioch, an important state during the Crusades.

Deaths in 1237

Several notable people passed away in 1237.

• On April 15, Richard Poore, an important English church leader, died.
• On June 6, John de Scotia, 9th Earl of Huntingdon, passed away. He was a Scottish nobleman.
• John of Brienne, who had been a King of Jerusalem and a Latin Emperor of Constantinople, also died. He was a very experienced leader.
• Jordanus Nemorarius, a German scientist, passed away. He was known for his work in mathematics and mechanics.
• Pons de Capduelh, a French troubadour (a type of poet and musician), also died.
• On September 23, Snorri Sturluson, a famous Icelandic historian, poet, and politician, died. He is known for writing down many old Norse sagas and myths.

Rulers in 1237

• Aragon: James I was the King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona. He ruled 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.
• Joan, the wife of Llwelyn the Great, was also an important figure in Wales.

Images for kids

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  The Mongols at the walls of Vladimir.

See also

In Spanish: 1237 para niños