1243 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1210s 1220s 1230s – 1240s – 1250s 1260s 1270s |
| Years: | 1240 1241 1242 – 1243 – 1244 1245 1246 |
1243 was a year in the 13th century, which means it happened a long time ago, in the 1200s. Many important things happened around the world during this year.
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Important Events of 1243
A New Pope Is Chosen
In 1243, a new leader was chosen for the Catholic Church. His name was Pope Innocent IV. A Pope is like the main spiritual leader for many Christians around the world. Being elected Pope is a very important event because the Pope has a lot of influence on religious and even political matters.
Castile Takes Murcia
The Kingdom of Castile was a powerful Christian kingdom in what is now Spain. In 1243, the armies of Castile captured the city of Murcia. This city was previously controlled by the Moors, who were Muslim people living in Spain at that time. This event was part of a long period called the Reconquista, where Christian kingdoms slowly took back control of lands from Muslim rulers in the Iberian Peninsula.
The City of Brno Begins
The city of Brno was officially founded in 1243. Brno is now a major city in the Czech Republic. When a city is "founded," it means it was officially established and started to grow into the place it is today. This was an important step in the development of that region.
The Battle of Köse Dağ
A big fight called the Battle of Köse Dag took place in 1243. This battle was fought between the Mongol Empire and the Sultanate of Rum. The Mongol Empire was a huge and powerful empire that stretched across much of Asia and parts of Europe. The Sultanate of Rum was a Turkish-Muslim state in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). The Mongols won this battle, which had a big impact on the region and how it was governed afterward.
Images for kids
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Pope Innocent IV (r. 1243–1254)
See also
In Spanish: 1243 para niños
