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The 13th century

  • Jan 1, 1204

    the fourth crusade was when western europe invaded the Christian (Eastern Orthodox) city of Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire

  • Jan 1, 1209

    cambridge university is founded

  • Jan 1, 1216

    Henry III becomes king of England at age nine

  • Feb 22, 1224

    France declares war on England

  • Jan 1, 1264

    Simon de Montfort and other English barons defeat Henry III at battle of Lewes

  • Jun 17, 1272

    edward the first becomes king

  • Sep 30, 1294

    Wales rebel the English and lose

  • Feb 22, 1295

    Scotland France sign a mutual defense treaties