What happened in 1244?

Year 1244 in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1244. This year saw 2 significant events.

13rd Century1240s

1244
Duke Frederick II of Austria issues a charter extending rights and protection for Jews - 1st territorial ruler to claim
Duke Frederick II of Austria issues a charter extending rights and protection for Jews - 1st territorial ruler to claim Jews as his own subjects [1]
1244
Khwarezmian Tatars sack Jerusalem, decimating the city's Christian population and driving out Jews
Khwarezmian Tatars sack Jerusalem, decimating the city's Christian population and driving out Jews

Duke Frederick II of Austria issues a charter extending rights and protection for Jews - 1st territorial ruler to claim Jews as his own subjects [1]

What happened in 1244?: In 1244, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Duke Frederick II of Austria issues a charter extending rights and protection for Jews - 1st territorial ruler to claim , Khwarezmian Tatars sack Jerusalem, decimating the city's Christian population and driving out Jews.