1230
Leon and Castile united under Ferdinand III
On the death of his father Alfonso IX of Leon, Ferdinand III already king of Castile permanently joined the two Christian kingdoms.
Mongols destroy the last Xi Xia resistance
Three years after Genghis Khan's death, Mongol armies completed the subjugation and near-extermination of the Tangut people of Western Xia.
Manco Capac legend placed at Cuzco
Inca oral tradition, later recorded by Spanish chroniclers, remembered this generation as the age of the first Sapa Inca Manco Capac, who planted his golden…
Tran dynasty reforms Vietnamese administration
The new Tran rulers of Dai Viet reorganized the government, created a system of hereditary military fiefs, and established a national examination system…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1230?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1230. The most significant is Leon and Castile united under Ferdinand III: On the death of his father Alfonso IX of Leon, Ferdinand III already king of Castile permanently joined the two Christian kingdoms.
What era was 1230 part of?
1230 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1230?
The events from 1230 span Europe, East Asia, South America and Southeast Asia.