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   Wincenty kadÅ‚ubek: Polish chronicler (b. 1161)   

Mar 25   Afonso ii: 3rd king of portugal (1211-23),   

Jul 14   Philippe ii augustus: King of france (1180-1223),