1222
Golden Bull of Hungary issued
Under baronial pressure, King Andrew II of Hungary issued a charter of noble liberties modeled on the new constitutionalism stirring Europe.
Mongols probe Georgia and the Caucasus
Jebe and Subutai's reconnaissance-in-force, fresh from destroying the Khwarazmian Empire, swept through the Caucasus and shattered the Georgian army of Queen…
University of Padua founded
Scholars from Bologna, dissatisfied with conditions at their old studium, migrated en masse to Padua and founded a new university under the protection…
Samarkand slowly rebuilt under Mongol administration
A decade after its sacking, Samarkand began a slow recovery under Mongol governors who resettled deported artisans and reopened the bazaars.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1222?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1222. The most significant is Golden Bull of Hungary issued: Under baronial pressure, King Andrew II of Hungary issued a charter of noble liberties modeled on the new constitutionalism stirring Europe.
What era was 1222 part of?
1222 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1222?
The events from 1222 span Europe and Central Asia.