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  • The Sixth Crusade is launched by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, after delays due to sickness and an excommunication from Pope Gregory IX.
  • Conrad IV of Germany becomes titular King of Jerusalem, with Frederick II as regent.
  • Baldwin II becomes emperor of the Latin Empire in Constantinople, with John of Brienne as regent.
  • Amadeus IV becomes count of Savoy.
  • Francis of Assisi founder of the Franciscan order Canonized by Pope Gregory IX
  • Sukaphaa, the first Ahom king, establishes his rule in Assam. The Ahom kings reigned for close to 600 years.
  • First mention of the Transylvanian town of Reghin, in a charter of Andrew II of Hungary.

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