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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1227. This year saw 5 significant events.

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1227 Timeline

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. Pope Gregory IX excommunicates German emperor Frederick II

    Pope Gregory IX (Latin: Gregorius IX; born Ugolino di Conti; 1145 – 22 August 1241) was head of the Catholic Church and the ruler of the Papal States from 19 March 1227 until his death in 1241.

  4. Almohad Caliph Abdallah al-Adil is assassinated by being drowned in a bathtub

    Almohad Caliph Abdallah al-Adil is assassinated by being drowned in a bathtub

  5. Polish Prince Leszek I the White is assassinated at an assembly of Polish dukes at Gąsawa

    Polish Prince Leszek I the White is assassinated at an assembly of Polish dukes at Gąsawa

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What happened in 1227?
In 1227, there were 5 significant historical events. Notable events include Ferrand, Count of Flanders, freed from the Louvre after being held prisoner for 12 years by the French, Cardinal Ugolino di Conti is elected Pope Gregory IX, Pope Gregory IX excommunicates German emperor Frederick II.

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