1209

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1209 is a year in the 13th century.

Years:
1206 1207 1208 - 1209 - 1210 1211 1212
Decades:
1170s 1180s 1190s - 1200s - 1210s 1220s 1230s
Centuries:
12th century - 13th century - 14th century


[edit] Events

  • Albigensian Crusade against Cathars (1209-1218)
  • the Franciscans are founded
  • Cambridge University founded.
  • London Bridge completed
  • In August, Simon De Monfort, leader of Albigensian Crusade, takes over Carcassonne
  • Genghis Khan conquers Turkestan

[edit] Births

  • January 5 - Richard, Earl of Cornwall, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1272)
  • Hajji Bektash Wali, Turkish mystic (died 1271)

[edit] Deaths

  • November 12 - Phillipe de Plessis, Grand Master of the Knights Templar (born 1165)
  • Walter Map, Welsh writer (born 1137)
  • Fakhr al-Din al-Razi, Persian theologian and philosopher (born 1149)