Historical Events In 1223

Mar 25   Afonso II, 3rd King of Portugal (1211-23), dies at 36   

May 31   Mongol invasion of the Cumans: Battle of the Kalka River   

Jul 14   Louis VIII is recorded as becoming King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II of France.   

Jul 14   Philippe II Augustus, King of France (1180-1223), dies at 57.   

Dec 25   St Francis of Assisi assembles 1st Nativity scene (Greccio, Italy)   

Dec 25   St Francis of Assisi assembles inaugural Nativity scene (Greccio, Italy).   

Mar 08   On this day in history death of wincenty KadÅ‚ubek, Polish chronicler (b. 1161)   

Mar 25   On this day in history afonso II, 3rd King of Portugal (1211-23), dies at 36   

Jul 14   Philippe II Augustus, King of France (1180-1223), dies at 57 in the year 1223.