1237
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| Years: 1234 1235 1236 - 1237 - 1238 1239 1240 | |
| Decades: 1200s 1210s 1220s - 1230s - 1240s 1250s 1260s | |
| Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century | |
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Events
- Thomas II of Savoy becomes count of Flanders.
- Elblag, Poland is founded.
- The Mongols invade Russia.
- Gualdo Tadino, Italy, is destroyed by fire.
- The County of Artois is founded in France.
- Baldwin II becomes Latin Emperor of Constantinople.
- Conrad IV of Germany becomes King of Germany.
- The Livonian Brothers of the Sword unite with the Teutonic Knights.
- Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor defeats Lombard League at Battle of Cortenuova
- A major fire destroys some 30,000 dwellings in the Chinese capital city of Hangzhou.
Births
Deaths
- John of Brienne, king of Jerusalem and Latin Emperor of Constantinople (born c. 1148)
- Jordanus Nemorarius, German scientist
- Richard Poore, English ecclesiastic
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)
