1237
Batu Khan launches Mongol invasion of Rus
A grandson of Genghis with Subutai at his elbow crossed the Volga with over a hundred thousand horsemen.
Ryazan falls to Batu Khan in the first Mongol blow
The Russian principality of Ryazan, warned but unable to rally allies in time, fell after five days of siege in December.
Cumans flee Mongols into Hungary
Tens of thousands of Cuman nomads, shattered by Batu Khan's westward advance, fled across the Carpathians into Hungary.
Teutonic Knights absorb the Livonian Brothers
After their catastrophic defeat by Lithuanians at Saule, the surviving Brothers of the Sword in Livonia were incorporated into the larger Teutonic Order.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1237?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1237. The most significant is Batu Khan launches Mongol invasion of Rus: A grandson of Genghis with Subutai at his elbow crossed the Volga with over a hundred thousand horsemen.
What era was 1237 part of?
1237 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1237?
The events from 1237 span Europe.