Year by year · 13th century
1217
1217 in world history: 6 events, 1 birth, 4 deaths and 2 states founded. 676 recorded states existed that year.
Events
Prince Louis of France renounces his claim to the English throne
Prince Louis of France, proclaimed King of England by rebel barons, ratified the Treaty of Lambeth after defeats at Lincoln, Dover and Sandwich, ending the First Barons' War. He was paid 10,000 marks and pledged never to invade England again.
The Sword Brethren defeat Lembitu's Estonians near Viljandi
Near Viljandi, the Livonian Brothers of the Sword and their Liv and Latgalian allies defeated an Estonian army of 6,000 under Lembitu of Sakala. Lembitu was killed, as was the crusaders' Liv ally Caupo of Turaida.
Henry III issues the Charter of the Forest
The young King Henry III, under the regency of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, issued the Charter of the Forest at Old St Paul's Cathedral, restoring free men's rights of access to the royal forest. It complemented Magna Carta.
In the profiles
Khwarazmian EmpireMuhammad II's march on Baghdad is abandoned in the snows of the Zagros
Wars and longer events
Born in 1217 1
Died in 1217 4
States founded 2
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