1211
Mongols invade the Jin dynasty of north China
Genghis Khan led his horsemen across the Gobi and through the Great Wall, shattering Jin field armies at Yehuling.
Reims cathedral construction begins
On the site where Clovis had once been baptized, masons laid the first stones of a new Gothic cathedral to crown France's kings.
Fifth Crusade called by Innocent III
The pope proclaimed a new crusade to retake Jerusalem, preached across Europe by itinerant clergy.
Alfonso II begins the Portuguese Reconquista push
The young king of Portugal launched raids south into the Alentejo and Algarve, seizing castles from the weakening Almohad caliphate.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1211?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1211. The most significant is Mongols invade the Jin dynasty of north China: Genghis Khan led his horsemen across the Gobi and through the Great Wall, shattering Jin field armies at Yehuling.
What era was 1211 part of?
1211 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1211?
The events from 1211 span East Asia and Europe.