1269 facts for kids

The year 1269 was a time of important changes across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Kingdoms grew stronger, new leaders took power, and ancient traditions found their way home. Let's explore some of the key events that shaped this year.

Events Around the World

Europe's Changing Map

• In 1269, a scientist named Pélerin de Maricourt wrote about magnetic poles for the first time. He explained that magnets always have two poles, a north and a south, and you can't have just one by itself. This was a big step in understanding magnetism!
• King Ottokar II of Bohemia became very powerful in Europe. He inherited new lands like Carinthia and part of Carniola. This made him one of the strongest rulers in the Holy Roman Empire, especially since there was no emperor at the time.
• The building of Blair Castle began in Scotland. This important castle was started by John Comyn I of Badenoch.

Africa's New Rulers

• The Almohad dynasty, a powerful group that once ruled much of North Africa and parts of Spain, came to an end in 1269. Their last leader, Idris II, was killed in Marrakesh, which was their last stronghold.
• After the Almohads, the Berber Marinid group took full control of Morocco. They had defeated the Almohads and became the new ruling power in the region.

Asia's Religious Return

• In Asia, the Eastern Orthodox Patriarchy of Antioch returned to its home city of Antioch. It had been away for 171 years, during which another religious leader, the Latin Patriarch of Antioch, had been in charge.

People Born in 1269

• Philip of Artois
• Huang Gongwang, a famous Chinese painter who lived until 1354.
• Vedantadesika, a Hindu poet and thinker.

People Who Passed Away in 1269

• John de Balliol, who was the father of John Balliol, a future King of Scotland.
• Svarn, who was the King of Galicia.

Images for kids

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  King Louis IX (the Saint) (1214–1270)

See also

In Spanish: 1269 para niños