1243
Mongols defeat Seljuks at Kose Dag
The Mongol general Baiju crushed the Sultanate of Rum in a mountain pass in eastern Anatolia.
Innocent IV flees to Lyon to escape Frederick II
Disguised and riding through the night, the pope escaped from Italy across the Alps to the protection of the French king at Lyon.
Seljuk Anatolia becomes a Mongol vassal
After the rout at Kose Dag, the Seljuk sultans of Rum accepted Mongol overlordship and agreed to pay heavy tribute.
Innocent IV elected in Anagni
After a twenty-month vacancy, the cardinals elected the Genoese canon lawyer Sinibaldo Fieschi as Innocent IV.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1243?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1243. The most significant is Mongols defeat Seljuks at Kose Dag: The Mongol general Baiju crushed the Sultanate of Rum in a mountain pass in eastern Anatolia.
What era was 1243 part of?
1243 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1243?
The events from 1243 span Middle East and Europe.