1273 facts for kids

The year 1273 was a time of big changes and important events across the world. New leaders rose to power, famous thinkers had life-changing experiences, and battles shaped the future of nations. Let's explore what happened in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia during this exciting year.

Important Events in Europe

A New King for Germany

• September 29 – A new leader was chosen for Germany! Rudolf I became the King of Germany. He won against another powerful leader, King Otakar II. This election ended a time called the Interregnum, which was a period when there wasn't a clear ruler. King Otakar didn't accept Rudolf as the new king, which led to a war starting in 1276. Rudolf was the first king from a very important family called the House of Habsburg. Many kings from this family would rule after him.

A Famous Thinker Stops Writing

• December 6 – A very famous thinker named Thomas Aquinas stopped writing his most important book, called Summa Theologica. This book was a huge work about the ideas and beliefs of the Catholic Church. He left it unfinished after having a special, mystical experience during a church service called Mass.

A City Changes Hands

• King Otakar II of Bohemia took control of the city of Bratislava from Hungary. This was part of the ongoing power struggles in Europe.

Key Events in the Middle East

The Whirling Dervishes Begin

• December – After the death of the famous poet Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, his followers started a special group called the the Whirling Dervishes. This group is part of a spiritual path called Sufism. They were formed in the city of Konya, which is in modern-day Turkey.

A Beautiful Stone Cross is Carved

• A beautiful carved stone cross, known as a "Holy Redeemer" khachkar, was created in Haghpat, Armenia. It was carved by an artist named Vahram and is considered one of the best examples of this type of art.

A Gift to Genoa

• The area of Beyoğlu (which was then called Pera) near Constantinople was given to the Republic of Genoa. This gift came from the Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus. It was given as a thank you for Genoa's help after the Fourth Crusade, which had caused a lot of trouble and damage to Constantinople.

Important Events in Asia

The End of a Long Battle

• January 31 – A very long battle, the battle of Xiangyang, finally ended after six years. The commander of the Song Dynasty's army gave up to Kublai Khan's forces. This battle was special because it was one of the first times that firearms were used in combat.

A Rebellion Ends in Korea

• In Korea, the Sambyeolcho Rebellion came to an end. This rebellion was against the Goryeo Dynasty, which was a government controlled by the Mongol Empire. The rebel forces were defeated by a combined army of Mongol and Goryeo soldiers.

New Lives Begin

• July 15 – Ewostatewos, an Ethiopian monk and religious leader, was born (died 1352).
• November 24 – Alphonso, Earl of Chester, the son of King Edward I of England, was born (died 1284).
• Abu al-Fida, a famous Arab historian, was born (died 1331).
• David VIII of Georgia, a future king, was born (died 1311).

Famous People Pass Away

• December 17 – Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, the Persian poet and Sufi mystic, passed away (born 1207).
• Baldwin II of Constantinople, who was the last Latin Emperor of Constantinople, died (born 1217).

Images for kids

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  King Rudolf I of Germany is welcomed at Basel, by Franz Pforr (19th century)

See also

In Spanish: 1273 para niños