1220s

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	12th century–13th century–14th century
Decades:	1190s1200s1210s–1220s–1230s1240s1250s
Years:	1220122112221223122412251226122712281229
Categories:	Births–Deaths–Architecture Establishments–Disestablishments

The1220sdecade ran from January 1, 1220, to December 31, 1229. It is distinct from the decade known as the123th decadewhich began on January 1, 1221. and ended on December 31, 1230.

Events and trends

• 1220
  • Frederick IIis crownedHoly Roman EmperorbyPope Honorius III.
• 1222
  • Hungarian kingAndrás II (Andrew II) issued theGolden Bullto 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 IIof France died July 14.
  • Louis VIIIis crowned King ofFrance.
• 1226
  • St.Francis of Assisidied October 3.
  • Louis VIII of France died November 8.
• 1228
  • Stefan II,the ruler ofSerbia,died September 24 (aged 52).
• 1229
  • The city and castle ofRapperswilwas established by Count Rudolf II of Rapperswil.