1244
Cathar stronghold of Montsegur falls
After a nine-month siege perched on a limestone crag in the Pyrenees, the last great Cathar fortress surrendered.
Khwarazmians sack Jerusalem
A wandering army of Khwarazmian mercenaries, uprooted by the Mongols and hired by Egypt, seized Jerusalem and massacred its Christian population.
Cathar resistance retreats underground
After the fall of Montsegur, surviving Cathar believers went into hiding in the remote valleys of the Pyrenees and the Ariege.
Andrew of Longjumeau meets Mongol officials
A Dominican friar sent by Pope Innocent IV met the Mongol general Baiju in Armenia.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1244?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1244. The most significant is Cathar stronghold of Montsegur falls: After a nine-month siege perched on a limestone crag in the Pyrenees, the last great Cathar fortress surrendered.
What era was 1244 part of?
1244 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1244?
The events from 1244 span Europe and Middle East.