1199
Death of Richard the Lionheart
Besieging a minor castle at Chalus in the Limousin over disputed treasure, Richard was struck in the shoulder by a crossbow bolt from the battlements.
Hojo Tokimasa ascendant at Kamakura
After the death of Minamoto no Yoritomo the previous year, his father-in-law Hojo Tokimasa positioned himself as regent to the young heir Yoriie.
Muhammad of Ghor's succession troubles
The Ghurid sultan, having conquered northern India, now faced revolts in Khurasan and plots in his own household.
John crowned King of England
The last surviving son of Henry II and Eleanor was crowned at Westminster.
Innocent III calls the Fourth Crusade
Shocked by the failure of the earlier crusades and the death of Henry VI's planned expedition, Pope Innocent III issued the bull Post miserabile summoning…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1199?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1199. The most significant is Death of Richard the Lionheart: Besieging a minor castle at Chalus in the Limousin over disputed treasure, Richard was struck in the shoulder by a crossbow bolt from the battlements.
What era was 1199 part of?
1199 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1199?
The events from 1199 span Europe, East Asia and South Asia.