1241
Mongols shatter Hungarians at Mohi
Two days after Legnica, Batu and Subutai annihilated the Hungarian army of Bela IV on the Sajo River.
Ogedei Khan dies in Mongolia
Drinking himself to death in his campaign ger, the second Mongol great khan ended the western invasion by his demise.
Mongols crush Polish-German host at Legnica
In a field in Silesia, a Mongol tumen under Baidar and Kadan destroyed the combined army of Henry the Pious of Poland and the Teutonic Knights.
Hanseatic League begins to take shape
German merchant towns along the Baltic, led by Lubeck, negotiated mutual trading privileges and common defense agreements that would slowly crystallize…
Want 1241 in context? Print the whole 13th century as a one-sheet timeline chart.
Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1241?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1241. The most significant is Mongols shatter Hungarians at Mohi: Two days after Legnica, Batu and Subutai annihilated the Hungarian army of Bela IV on the Sajo River. The king fled to the Adriatic.
What era was 1241 part of?
1241 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1241?
The events from 1241 span Europe and Central Asia.