1248 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1210s 1220s 1230s – 1240s – 1250s 1260s 1270s |
| Years: | 1245 1246 1247 – 1248 – 1249 1250 1251 |
The year 1248 was a special year in the Julian calendar. It was a leap year starting on Wednesday, which means it had an extra day, February 29th. Many important things happened around the world during this time.
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Key Events of 1248
Building the Cologne Cathedral
In 1248, the construction of the famous Cologne Cathedral began in Cologne, Germany. This huge and beautiful church is a great example of Gothic architecture, a style of building popular in the Middle Ages. It took many, many years to finish, but it started in this year.
The Seventh Crusade Begins
In 1248, King Louis IX of France decided to lead a big journey called the Seventh Crusade. A crusade was like a religious military trip. King Louis IX gathered a large army of about 20,000 soldiers. Their goal was to travel to Egypt to try and take back control of holy lands.
Roger Bacon and Black Powder
During 1248, a smart English thinker named Roger Bacon wrote down a very important recipe. He published the formula for something called black powder in Europe. Black powder was a powerful mix that could explode. It was a big step in the history of science and technology, even though it was used for weapons later on.
Images for kids
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Louis IX (the Saint) (middle) during the Seventh Crusade (14th century)
See also
In Spanish: 1248 para niños
