1224
Frederick II founds the University of Naples
The emperor chartered a state university to train Sicilian bureaucrats and counter the papal monopoly on higher learning at Bologna.
Kanem-Bornu Empire expands around Lake Chad
Under the Sayfawa dynasty, the Kanem empire pressed its authority south of the Sahara, controlling trans-Saharan trade routes that carried salt, slaves…
Mongol general Muqali dies campaigning in Jin China
The trusted commander whom Genghis Khan had left to finish the Jin dynasty died of illness during the long, grinding northern China campaign.
Francis receives the stigmata at La Verna
Praying on the rocky mountain of La Verna in Tuscany, Francis of Assisi reportedly saw a six-winged seraph bearing the image of Christ crucified.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1224?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1224. The most significant is Frederick II founds the University of Naples: The emperor chartered a state university to train Sicilian bureaucrats and counter the papal monopoly on higher learning at Bologna.
What era was 1224 part of?
1224 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1224?
The events from 1224 span Europe, Africa and East Asia.