1228

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Years: 1225 1226 1227 - 1228 - 1229 1230 1231

Decades: 1190s 1200s 1210s - 1220s - 1230s 1240s 1250s

Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century

Events

• 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.

Births

• April 25 - Conrad IV of Germany (d. 1254)
• William II, Count of Holland

Deaths

• July 9 - Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury
• Aedh mac Cathal Crobdearg Ua Conchobair, King of Connacht
• Robert of Courtenay, emperor of the Latin Empire
• Queen Yolande of Jerusalem (born 1212)