1203
Temujin defeats the Kereit confederation
On the grasslands north of the Gobi, the Mongol outsider Temujin shattered his former patron Toghrul and absorbed the Kereit into his growing coalition.
Enrico Dandolo redirects the Fourth Crusade
The ninety-year-old blind doge of Venice, owed a fortune by crusaders who could not pay their passage, persuaded the host to attack the Byzantine pretender…
Jayavarman VII builds hospitals across Khmer Empire
The Buddhist king of Angkor established a network of one hundred and two hospitals across his empire, each staffed with physicians and stocked with medicinal…
Walther von der Vogelweide performs at Wartburg
The greatest Middle High German lyric poet competed in the legendary Sangerkrieg at the Wartburg castle in Thuringia.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1203?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1203. The most significant is Temujin defeats the Kereit confederation: On the grasslands north of the Gobi, the Mongol outsider Temujin shattered his former patron Toghrul and absorbed the Kereit into his growing coalition.
What era was 1203 part of?
1203 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1203?
The events from 1203 span Central Asia, Europe and Southeast Asia.