1228
Frederick II launches the Sixth Crusade
Excommunicated by the pope, the Hohenstaufen emperor sailed for the Holy Land anyway.
Anthony of Padua canonized the year after death
Less than a year after his death at thirty-six, the Portuguese Franciscan preacher was declared a saint by Gregory IX.
Mongols pursue Jalal al-Din into Azerbaijan
Chormaqan Noyan led a Mongol army west into Azerbaijan chasing the last Khwarazmian sultan Jalal al-Din…
Jalal al-Din rebuilds a Khwarazmian state in Iran
The last Khwarazmian prince, who had leapt into the Indus to escape Genghis Khan, reassembled an army in Iran and carved out a brief, violent empire…
Severe earthquake strikes Cilicia and Syria
A powerful earthquake devastated the coastal regions of Cilicia and northern Syria, toppling castle walls and killing thousands.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1228?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1228. The most significant is Frederick II launches the Sixth Crusade: Excommunicated by the pope, the Hohenstaufen emperor sailed for the Holy Land anyway.
What era was 1228 part of?
1228 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1228?
The events from 1228 span Middle East and Europe.