1239 facts for kids

The year 1239 was a time in the 13th century. Many important events happened around the world during this period. People were born and others passed away, shaping history.

Key Events of 1239

Peace and New Beginnings

• On September 21, an important agreement was signed. It was called the Peace of Arras. This treaty helped to end a strong alliance between England and Burgundy. Burgundy was a powerful state in Europe at the time. This peace agreement changed how countries worked together.

• In Italy, a new religious group was started. Francis of Paola founded the Order of the Minims. This group was a type of religious community. Its members lived by strict rules and dedicated their lives to helping others.

Notable Births in 1239

Many people who would become important figures were born in 1239.

• June 17 – King Edward I of England was born. He later became a famous king of England. (He died in 1307).
• December 17 – Kujo Yoritsugu was born in Japan. He became a shogun, a powerful military ruler in Japan. (He died in 1256).
• Peter III of Aragon was born. He later became a king of Aragon, a kingdom in what is now Spain. (He died in 1285).
• John II, Duke of Brittany was born. He became a duke, a ruler of the region of Brittany in France. (He died in 1305).
• Ippen, a famous Japanese monk, was also born in this year. (He died in 1289).

Images for kids

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  A map showing the Crusader States around 1240–41. These were states set up by European crusaders.

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  A picture of Amaury VI de Montfort (1192–1241). He was an important French nobleman.

See also

In Spanish: 1239 para niños