1228
EventsThe 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 IXSukaphaa the first Ahom king establishes his rule in Assam. The Ahom kings reigned for close to 600 years.
BirthsApril 25 Conrad IV of Germany at Andria ItalyCount William II of Holland
Deaths July 9 - Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury Robert of Courtenay, emperor of the Latin Empire Yolande of Jerusalem, titular Queen of Jerusalem
Monarchs/Presidents Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276) Castile - Ferdinand III, the Saint King of Castile and Leon (reigned from 1217 to 1252) Navarre - Sancho VII the Strong King of Navarre (reigned from 1194 to 1234) Portugal - Afonso II, the Fat, King of Portugal (reigned from 1212 to 1233) Venice - Pietro Ziani Doge of Venice (ruled from 1205 to 1229)
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