Historical Events In 1240
Tuesday, 08 July 2025
Apr 11 On this day in history llywelyn ab Iorwerth the Great, monarch of Wales (1194-1240), dies
Apr 14 On this day in history llywelyn ap Iorwerth, Prince of Wales, dies
May 01 Jacques de Vitry, Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati and dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals on this day in history.
Jul 15 In the year 1240 a Novgorodian army led by Alexander Nevsky defeats the Swedes in the Battle of the Neva.
Jul 24 In the year 1240 konrad von Thüringen, fifth Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights
Nov 26 In the year 1240 edmund Van Abingdon, archbishop of Canterbury/saint, dies
Dec 06 Mongols under Batu Khan occupy & destroy Kiev on this day in history.