1217
Fifth Crusade launches toward Egypt
An international host of crusaders sailed south from Acre toward the mouth of the Nile, intending to capture Damietta and leverage it for Jerusalem.
Anglo-French fleet clashes at Sandwich
An English fleet under Hubert de Burgh intercepted a French reinforcement heading for Prince Louis's army in England.
Sinhalese kingdom retreats to Dambadeniya
Under pressure from Tamil invasions and internal strife, the Sinhalese kings of Sri Lanka abandoned Polonnaruwa and moved their capital to the hilltop…
Daniel of Galicia resists Mongol shadow
Prince Daniel of Galicia-Volhynia, a cultivated Rus ruler who would later crown himself king, navigated the threatening presence of the Mongol empire…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1217?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1217. The most significant is Fifth Crusade launches toward Egypt: An international host of crusaders sailed south from Acre toward the mouth of the Nile, intending to capture Damietta and leverage it for Jerusalem.
What era was 1217 part of?
1217 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1217?
The events from 1217 span Middle East, Europe and South Asia.