1200s

The 1200s was a decade that began on 1 January 1200 and ended on 31 December 1209. It is distinct from the decade known as the 121th decade which began on January 1, 1201. and ended on December 31, 1210.

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	12th century – 13th century – 14th century
Decades:	1170s 1180s 1190s – 1200s – 1210s 1220s 1230s
Years:	1200 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

Events and trends

• 1200 University of Paris receives charter from Philip II of France
• 1202–1204 Fourth Crusade – diverted to Constantinople
• 1205 April 14: Battle of Adrianople (1205) between Bulgars and Latins
• 1209
  • Albigensian Crusade against Cathars (1209–1218)
  • the Franciscans are founded.