1257
For broader historical context, see 13th century. EventsRobert de Sorbon founds the Collčge de Sorbonne at Paris, giving a formal college (and still-common name) to the already existing University of Paris in France. Matthew Paris, English historian, personally intreviews King Henry III of England for a week straight while compiling his major work of English history, Chronica Majora.King Henry III of England orders the production of an twenty pence English coin of pure gold, the first high-denomination coin minted in England and the first to use gold. Unfortunately for King Henry, the bullion value of the coins was about 20% higher than the nominal face value, leading to poor circulation as coins were melted down by individuals for their gold content.The city of Kraków is rebuilt Boleslaus V of Poland after being nearly destroyed in the Tatar invasions in 1241.The Japanese Kogen era ends, and the Shoka era begins.
BirthsOctober 14 - King Przemysl II of PolandKing Sancho IV of Castile and LeónBeatrice of Burgundy
DeathsJune 4 - Duke Przemysl I of PolandDecember 24 - John I, Count of HainautPho Khun Si Indrathit first king of SukhothaiSaint Hyacinth
See also
List of state leaders in 1257
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