1213
Simon de Montfort wins at Muret
In a single brutal cavalry charge south of Toulouse, the crusader Simon de Montfort killed Peter II of Aragon and routed the Occitan and Aragonese host.
Iltutmish receives Abbasid caliphal recognition
The sultan of Delhi received an investiture robe and diploma from the Abbasid caliph in Baghdad, formally legitimizing his rule in the eyes of the Islamic…
John submits England to papal overlordship
To lift a papal interdict and the threat of a French invasion, King John knelt before a papal legate and surrendered his kingdom to the pope, receiving…
Battle of Las Navas veterans reshape Iberian borders
In the aftermath of Las Navas de Tolosa, the military orders of Santiago, Calatrava, and Alcantara received vast grants of reconquered land in Extremadura…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1213?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1213. The most significant is Simon de Montfort wins at Muret: In a single brutal cavalry charge south of Toulouse, the crusader Simon de Montfort killed Peter II of Aragon and routed the Occitan and Aragonese host.
What era was 1213 part of?
1213 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1213?
The events from 1213 span Europe and South Asia.