1246 facts for kids
The year 1246 was a time of big changes around the world! From new leaders taking charge in Japan and the mighty Mongol Empire, to new buildings being finished and important families ending their rule, a lot happened. Let's explore some of the most interesting events from this year.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1210s 1220s 1230s – 1240s – 1250s 1260s 1270s |
| Years: | 1243 1244 1245 – 1246 – 1247 1248 1249 |
Contents
Major Events of 1246
New Leaders and Empires
In 1246, a new emperor began his rule in Japan. Emperor Go-Saga finished his time as emperor, and Emperor Go-Fukakusa took his place. An emperor is like a king or queen, the highest ruler of a country.
Far away in Asia, a very important event happened for the Mongol Empire. Güyük Khan was officially made the third Great Khan. The Great Khan was the supreme leader of the huge Mongol Empire, which was one of the largest empires in history! Imagine being in charge of such a vast land.
Visitors to the Mongol Empire
A special group of visitors arrived in Karakorum, the capital city of the Mongol Empire, just in time to see Güyük Khan become the Great Khan. This was a "papal mission" led by Giovanni da Pian del Carpine. A papal mission is when a representative, usually a priest or monk, is sent by the Pope (the leader of the Catholic Church) to another country or ruler. They traveled a very long way to meet the new Mongol leader!
New Settlements and Buildings
In what is now Mexico, a group of people called the Mexica settled in a place called Chapultepec. This area was once a strong place for the Toltec people, who lived there before. Settling in Chapultepec was an important step for the Mexica people.
In France, a beautiful church called Sainte-Chapelle was finished. This famous chapel in Paris is known for its stunning stained-glass windows. It was built to hold important religious items.
Changes in European Families
In Europe, a powerful family called the Babenberg dynasty came to an end in Austria. A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family. This happened when Duke Frederick II passed away. His death meant that his family no longer ruled Austria.
Also in England, a place called Beaulieu Abbey was officially opened. An abbey is a type of monastery, a building where monks or nuns live and worship.
People Born in 1246
- September 14 – John FitzAlan, 7th Earl of Arundel was born. He was an important English nobleman.
People Who Passed Away in 1246
- February 25 – Dafydd ap Llywelyn, who was the King of Gwynedd in Wales, passed away.
- May 31 – Isabella of Angouleme, who was the queen of John of England, died.
- June 15 – Duke Frederick II of Austria passed away. He was born in 1219.
- September 20 – Mikhail of Chernigov, a prince from Kiev (in what is now Ukraine), died.
- September 30 – Yaroslav II of Russia, an important Russian prince, passed away. He was born in 1190.
- November 8 – Berenguela of Castile, who was a queen of Castile and León in Spain, died. She was born in 1196.
Images for kids
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Sultan Muhammad I (right) submits to King Ferdinand III (the Saint) (1883)
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See also
In Spanish: 1246 para niños
