1229
Frederick II crowns himself in Jerusalem
Under a treaty with al-Kamil, the emperor entered Jerusalem and placed a crown on his own head in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Treaty of Meaux ends the Albigensian Crusade
Raymond VII of Toulouse knelt at Notre-Dame and surrendered his cities, castles, and independence to the French crown.
Hafsid dynasty founded in Tunis
Abu Zakariya Yahya declared independence from the collapsing Almohad caliphate and established the Hafsid dynasty in Ifriqiya.
James I of Aragon lands on Mallorca
The Aragonese king launched a naval crusade against the Muslim taifa of Mallorca.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1229?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1229. The most significant is Frederick II crowns himself in Jerusalem: Under a treaty with al-Kamil, the emperor entered Jerusalem and placed a crown on his own head in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
What era was 1229 part of?
1229 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1229?
The events from 1229 span Middle East, Europe and Africa.