1214
Philip Augustus triumphs at Bouvines
On a sweltering Sunday in Flanders, the French king's infantry and knights routed a coalition of Otto IV, King John, and the Flemish counts.
Dogen born in Kyoto
The future founder of Soto Zen Buddhism in Japan was born into a branch of the imperial Minamoto family.
Roger Bacon born in Somerset
The English friar who would experiment with gunpowder, criticize the schoolmen for their ignorance of Greek and Arabic, and speculate about flying machines…
Peking Man fossils entombed by war
The Jin capital Zhongdu, besieged by Mongol armies, saw its surrounding hills scarred by siege lines and refugee camps.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1214?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1214. The most significant is Philip Augustus triumphs at Bouvines: On a sweltering Sunday in Flanders, the French king's infantry and knights routed a coalition of Otto IV, King John, and the Flemish counts.
What era was 1214 part of?
1214 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1214?
The events from 1214 span Europe and East Asia.