For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century Decades: 1200s 1210s 1220s 1230s 1240s - 1250s - 1260s 1270s 1280s 1290s 1300s Years: 1250 1251 1252 1253 1254 1255 1256 1257 1258 1259 Events and Trends The great mathematician Fibonacci dies Categories: 1250s ... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ...

Events

Portion of a fresco of the Boyana Church, completed in 1259

Frescoes from the Boyana Church: Angel This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Frescoes from the Boyana Church: Angel This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ...

Europe

• September - The Empire of Nicaea defeats the Principality of Achaea at the Battle of Pelagonia, ensuring the eventual reconquest of Constantinople in 1261.
• December 4 - Kings Louis IX of France and Henry III of England agree to the Treaty of Paris, in which Henry renounces his claims to French-controlled territory on continental Europe (including Normandy) in exchange for Louis withdrawing his support for English rebels.
• The famous frescoes of the Boyana Church in Bulgaria are completed (the church and its murals are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• The German cities of Lübeck, Wismar, and Rostock enter into a pact to defend against pirates of the Baltic Sea, laying the groundwork for the Hanseatic League.
• Second mongol attack against Poland,led by Nogai.

September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... The Empire of Nicaea was the largest of the states founded by refugees from the Byzantine Empire after Constantinople was conquered during the Fourth Crusade. ... The Principality of Achaea was one of the three vassal states of the Latin Empire which replaced the Byzantine Empire after the capture of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade. ... The Battle of Pelagonia took place in September of 1259, between the Empire of Nicaea and the Principality of Achaea. ... Map of Constantinople. ... Events July 25 - Constantinople re-captured by Nicaean forces under the command of Michael VIII Palaeologus, Byzantine Empire re-formed August 29 - Urban IV becomes Pope, the last man to do so without being a Cardinal first Bela IV of Hungary repels Tatar invasion Charles of Anjou given rule of... December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Only representation of Saint Louis known to be true to life - Early 14th century statue from the church of Mainneville, Eure, France King Louis IX of France or Saint Louis (April 25, 1214/1215–August 25, 1270) was King of France from 1226 until his death. ... Henry III (October 1, 1207 – November 16, 1272) is one of the least-known British monarchs, considering the great length of his reign. ... The Treaty of Paris was a treaty between Louis IX of France and Henry III of England. ... World map showing location of Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is geologically and geographically a peninsula, forming the westernmost part of Eurasia. ... Normandy is a geographical region in northern France. ... A XIV Century fresco featuring Saint Sebastian Note: Fresco is the NATO reporting name of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17. ... Frescoes from the Boyana Church: Desislava The church of Boyana is a medieval Bulgarian church situated on the outskirts of Sofia. ... UNESCO logo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, commonly known as UNESCO, is a specialized agency of the United Nations system established in 1946. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ... Statistics State: Schleswig-Holstein District: Independent city Area: 214. ... Wismar Coat of Arms Wismar is a smaller port and Hanseatic League city in northern Germany on the Baltic Sea, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, about 45 km due east of Lübeck, and 30 km due north of Schwerin. ... Rostock (slavic origin: roztoka) is a city in northern Germany. ... The Baltic Sea is located in Northern Europe, bounded by the Scandinavian Peninsula, the mainland of Eastern Europe and Central Europe, and the Danish islands. ... The foundations of the Hanseatic League (German: Hanse), an alliance of trading cities that for a time in the later Middle Ages and the Early Modern period maintained a trade monopoly over most of Northern Europe and the Baltic, can be seen as early as the 12th century, with the... The term Nogai can refer to more than one thing: Nogai Khan was a Khan of the Golden Horde. ...

Asia

• Lannathai, a kingdom in the north of Thailand, is founded by King Mengrai.
• The Goryeo kingdom in Korea surrenders to invading Mongol forces.
• The Chinese era Kaiqing begins and ends in the Northern Song Dynasty of China.
• The Japanese Shoka era ends, and the Shogen era begins.

Lannathai (often short Lanna, English One Million Thai Rice Fields, Thai ล้านนาไทย) was a kingdom in the north of Thailand around the city of Chiang Mai. ... King Mengrai (or Mangrai) (1239-1317) was the founder of the Thai kingdom Lannathai. ... The Goryeo (also Koryo) kingdom ruled Korea from the fall of Silla in 935 until the founding of Joseon in 1392. ... Korea (한국) is a formerly unified country, situated on the Korean Peninsula in northern East Asia, bordering on China to the west and Russia to the north. ... The Mongol Empire (1206–1368) was the largest contiguous land empire in world history (with its only rival in total extent being the British Empire). ... A Chinese era name (traditional Chinese: 年號, simplified Chinese: 年号, pinyin nían hào) is the era name, reign period, or regnal title used when traditionally numbering years in an emperors reign and naming certain Chinese rulers (see the conventions). ... The Song Dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝) was a ruling dynasty in China from 960-1279. ... Shoka (正嘉) was a Japanese era name after Kogen and before Shogen and spanned from 1257 to 1259. ... Shogen (正元) was a Japanese era name. ...

Births

• Pietro Cavallini, Italian painter
• Richard Og de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster

The Last Judgement (detail of the Apostles) Pietro Cavallini (1259-1330) was an Italian painter and mosaic designer working during the Renaissance. ... Richard Og de Burgh, also known as Richard de Burgh, was the 2nd Earl of Ulster, 3rd Lord of Connacht. ...

Deaths

• May 29 - King Christopher I of Denmark
• Möngke Khan, Grand Khan of the Mongol Empire
• Dunaba Dibbalemi, king of the Kanem-Bornu Empire of Africa
• Ezzelino da Romano III, ruler of Verona, Vicenza, and Padua
• Thomas II of Savoy
• Richard Og de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster
• Matthew Paris, Benedictine monk and chronicler
• Gojong of Goryeo

May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... Christopher I (1219-May 29, 1259) was king of Denmark between 1252 and 1259. ... Möngke Khan (1208-1259, also transliterated as Mongke, Mongka, Möngka, Mangu) was the fourth khan of the Mongol Empire. ... Grand Khan of the Mongol Empire Chinggis Khan (1206-1227) Tolui (regent) (1227-1229) Ögedei Khan (1229-1241) Töregene Khatun (regent) (1241-1246) Güyük Khan (1246-1248) Oghul Ghaymish (regent) (1248-1251) Möngke Khan (1251-1259) Kubilai Khan (1260-1294) Yuan Dynasty The Mongols under Kubilai who fully conquered China... The Mongol Empire (1206–1368) was the largest contiguous land empire in world history (with its only rival in total extent being the British Empire). ... The Kanem-Bornu Empire existed in Africa, established around 1200 and lasting, in a changed form, until the 1840s. ... A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... Ezzelino da Romano III (1194 - 1259) was an Italian conqueror, dictator, political figure and soldier. ... Map of Italy showing Verona in the north Verona (population est. ... Vicenza (population 107,223) is the capital of the province of Vicenza in the Veneto region, northern Italy at the northern base of the Monti Berici, straddling the Bacchiglione. ... Location within Italy Tronco Maestro Riviera: a pedestrian walk along a section of the inland waterway or naviglio interno of Padua The city of Padua (Lat. ... Thomas II, (c. ... Richard Og de Burgh, also known as Richard de Burgh, was the 2nd Earl of Ulster, 3rd Lord of Connacht. ... For the British newspaper columnist and MP, see Matthew Parris. ... A Benedictine is a person who follows the Rule of Saint Benedict, whether belonging to the Roman Catholic Church, or to one of the Anglican or Protestant churches. ... Generally a chronicle (Latin chronica) is historical account of facts and events in chronological order. ... Gojong of Goryeo (d. ...

See also

List of state leaders in 1259 1258 state leaders - Events of 1259 - 1260 state leaders - State leaders by year Asia China (Southern Song Dynasty) - Lizong, Emperor of China (1224 - 1264) Goryeo (Korea) - King Gojong, King of Goryeo (1213 - 1259) King Weonjong, King of Goryeo (1259 - 1274) Japan Monarch - Go-Fukakusa, Emperor of Japan (1246-1260) Shogun...