1228
| Years: 1225 1226 1227 – 1228 – 1229 1230 1231 | |
| Decades: 1190s 1200s 1210s – 1220s – 1230s 1240s 1250s | |
| Centuries: 12th century – 13th century – 14th century | |
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Events
- The Sixth Crusade is launched by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, after delays due to sickness and an excommunication from Pope Gregory IX.
- Conrad IV of Germany becomes titular King of Jerusalem, with Frederick II as regent.
- Baldwin II becomes emperor of the Latin Empire in Constantinople, with John of Brienne as regent.
- Amadeus IV becomes count of Savoy.
- Francis of Assisi founder of the Franciscan order Canonized by Pope Gregory IX
- Sukaphaa the first Ahom king establishes his rule in Assam. The Ahom kings reigned for close to 600 years.
Births
- April 25 Conrad IV of Germany at Andria Italy
- Count William II of Holland
Deaths
- July 9 – Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury
- Robert of Courtenay, emperor of the Latin Empire
- Yolande of Jerusalem, titular Queen of Jerusalem
Monarchs/Presidents
- Aragon – James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276)
- Castile – Ferdinand III, the Saint King of Castile and Leon (reigned from 1217 to 1252)
- Navarre – Sancho VII the Strong King of Navarre (reigned from 1194 to 1234)
- Portugal – Afonso II, the Fat, King of Portugal (reigned from 1212 to 1233)
- Venice – Pietro Ziani Doge of Venice (ruled from 1205 to 1229)
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