Year by year · 13th century

1249

1249 in world history: 4 events, 4 deaths and 1 state founded. 720 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 16 February

    André de Longjumeau sets out as Louis IX's envoy to the Mongols

    The Dominican André de Longjumeau set out as Louis IX's envoy to the Mongols, carrying letters and lavish gifts, including a chapel tent of scarlet cloth. From Antioch the party travelled for a year to the Khan's court.

    Louis IX of FranceMongol Empire

  2. 13 July

    Alexander III is crowned king of Scots

    Alexander III, king since 6 July, was crowned king of Scots. In his reign, later remembered as a golden age, Scotland gained the Western Isles and the Isle of Man from Norway by the Treaty of Perth.

    Alexander III of Scotland

  3. Battle

    Battle of Fossalta

    The Battle of Fossalta was fought on 26 May 1249 near Modena between Guelph Bologna and its allies and the Ghibelline forces of Modena and the Emperor Frederick II.

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Died in 1249 4

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