Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death. A canon at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, he came to hold a number of important administrative positions, including that of Camerlengo. In 1197, he became tutor to the young Frederick II. As pope, he worked to promote the Fifth Crusade, which had been planned under his predecessor, Innocent III. Honorius repeatedly exhorted King Andrew II of Hungary and Emperor Frederick II to fulfill their vows to participate. He also gave approval to the recently formed Dominican and Franciscan religious orders.
Cardinal Ugolino di Conti is elected Pope Gregory IX
Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death.
Historical Significance
Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death.
Events Before
King of Scotland, Alexander II (23) marries Joan of England, sister of Henry III, a day before her 11th birthday at York
King of Scotland, Alexander II (23) marries Joan of England, sister of Henry III, a day before her 11th birthday at York Minister
Battle of the Kalka River: Mongol force led by Jebei and Subedei defeat a Russian alliance, after feigning their retreat
Battle of the Kalka River: Mongol force led by Jebei and Subedei defeat a Russian alliance, after feigning their retreat, leading to the death of 20,000 Russians
Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II
Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.
Francis of Assisi is afflicted with stigmata after a vision while praying on Mount La Verna
Francis of Assisi is afflicted with stigmata after a vision while praying on Mount La Verna
The Roman Catholic practice of public adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass spreads from monasteries to par
The Roman Catholic practice of public adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass spreads from monasteries to parishes
Events After
Wu MeKuan, a collection of 48 Zen koans, is compiled in China
Wu MeKuan, a collection of 48 Zen koans, is compiled in China
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II crowns himself King of Jerusalem
Frederick II (Italian: Federico, Sicilian: Fidiricu, German: Friedrich, Latin: Fridericus; 26 December 1194 – 13 December 1250) was King of Sicily from 1198, King of Germany from 1212, King of Italy...
Queen Blanche of Castile & Earl Raymond VII of Toulouse sign peace
Blanche of Castile (Spanish: Blanca de Castilla; French: Blanche de Castille; 4 March 1188 – 27 November 1252) was Queen of France by marriage to Louis VIII.
Aragonese army led by James I of Aragon disembarks at Santa Ponça, Majorca, to conquer the island
Aragonese army led by James I of Aragon disembarks at Santa Ponça, Majorca, to conquer the island
Otto II becomes earl of Gelre
Otto II becomes earl of Gelre
More from the 1220s
King of Scotland, Alexander II (23) marries Joan of England, sister of Henry III, a day before her 11th birthday at York
King of Scotland, Alexander II (23) marries Joan of England, sister of Henry III, a day before her 11th birthday at York Minister
Francis of Assisi is afflicted with stigmata after a vision while praying on Mount La Verna
Francis of Assisi is afflicted with stigmata after a vision while praying on Mount La Verna
Ferrand, Count of Flanders, freed from the Louvre after being held prisoner for 12 years by the French
Ferrand, Count of Flanders, freed from the Louvre after being held prisoner for 12 years by the French
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II crowns himself King of Jerusalem
Frederick II (Italian: Federico, Sicilian: Fidiricu, German: Friedrich, Latin: Fridericus; 26 December 1194 – 13 December 1250) was King of Sicily from 1198, King of Germany from 1212, King of Italy...
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 19, 1227?
- Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death. A canon at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, he came to hold a number of important administrative positions, including that of Camerlengo. In 1197, he became tutor to the young Frederick II.
- Why is Cardinal Ugolino di Conti is elected Pope Gregory IX significant?
- Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death.