1209
| Years: 1206 1207 1208 – 1209 – 1210 1211 1212 | |
| Decades: 1170s 1180s 1190s – 1200s – 1210s 1220s 1230s | |
| Centuries: 12th century – 13th century – 14th century | |
Table of contents |
Events
- Albigensian Crusade against Cathars (1209–1218)
- the Franciscans are founded.
- Cambridge University founded.
- In August, Simon De Monfort, leader of Albigensian Crusade, takes over Carcassonne
- Genghis Khan conquers Turkestan
Births
Deaths
- Walter Map, author
Monarchs/Presidents
- France – Philippe II, Auguste King of France (reigned from 1180 to 1223)
- Mongol Empire – Genghis Khan, Mongol Khan (from 1206 to 1227)
- Venice – Pietro Ziani Doge of Venice (ruled from 1205 to 1229)
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