Historical events in 1240

13 historical records

July 12401 historical events

1240, July · Russia · River Neva · Warfare · Russia War · Nevski of Novgorod

Battle of Neva River

The Swedes are defeated, ending Swedish attempts to conquer northern Novgorod

December 12402 historical events

1240, December 6th · Mongolia · Kiev · Warfare · Military · Subatai Baadur

Siege of Kiev

Destroys the city of Kiev

1240, December 6th · Mongolia · Kiev · Warfare · Mongol War · Subotai

Siege of Kiev

Destroys Kiev after the Prince of Kiev refuses to surrender it

1240 · Egypt · House · House of Ayyubid · Al-Salih Ayyub

Succession

Succeeds as Sultan of Egypt

1240 · England · House · House of Plantagenet · Henry III

Birth of Margaret

Birth of Margaret

1240 · France · Lausanne · House · House of Savoy · Philip I

Election as Bishop of Lausanne

Philip was elected Bishop of Lausanne with family support in 1240, although he did not retain the see and soon relinquished the position.

1240 · India · Kaithal · House · House of Delhi Sultans · Razia Sultan

Defeat and Death

Razia loses power during a rebellion, attempts to recover Delhi with Altunia, and is killed near Kaithal after their defeat.

1240 · India · House · House of Muizzi · Bahram

Succession

Succeeds as Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate

1240 · Mongolia · River Dnepr · Warfare · Mongol War · Subotai

Invasion of Russia

Crosses the River Dnepr

1240 · Mongolia · Central Tibet · Warfare · Mongol-Tibetan Conflict · Godan Khan

Mongol Raid into Tibet

Forces serving Godan Khan raid central Tibet and attack several monasteries.

1240 · Scotland · House · House of Dunkeld · Margaret

Birth of Margaret

Birth of Margaret, daughter of Henry III of England

1240 · Turkey · House · House of Courtenay · Baldwin II

Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of Constantinople

1240 · Wales · House · House of Wales · Dafydd ap Llywelyn

Succession

Succeeds as Prince of Wales