1220s

The 1220s decade ran from January 1, 1220, to December 31, 1229. It is distinct from the decade known as the 123th decade which began on January 1, 1221. and ended on December 31, 1230.

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	12th century – 13th century – 14th century
Decades:	1190s 1200s 1210s – 1220s – 1230s 1240s 1250s
Years:	1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 1227 1228 1229
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

Events and trends

• 1220
  • Frederick II is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Honorius III.
• 1222
  • Hungarian king András II (Andrew II) issued the Golden Bull to make the Hungarian barons happy. This document secured the rights of the nobility and protected law over the king's rule and will.
• 1223
  • Philip II of France died July 14.
  • Louis VIII is crowned King of France.
• 1226
  • St. Francis of Assisi died October 3.
  • Louis VIII of France died November 8.
• 1228
  • Stefan II, the ruler of Serbia, died September 24 (aged 52).
• 1229
  • The city and castle of Rapperswil was established by Count Rudolf II of Rapperswil.