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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1258. This year saw 4 significant events.

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  1. Baghdad, then a city of 1 million, falls to the Mongols as the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed, with tens of thousands sl

    Baghdad, then a city of 1 million, falls to the Mongols as the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed, with tens of thousands slaughtered, ending the Islamic Golden Age

  2. Mongol army of 150,000, led by Hulagu, grandson of Genghis Khan, arrives at the walls of Baghdad (city falls Feb 13)

    Mongol army of 150,000, led by Hulagu, grandson of Genghis Khan, arrives at the walls of Baghdad (city falls Feb 13)

  3. Mongols defeated by Dai Viet at the battle of Dong Bo Dau

    Mongols defeated by Dai Viet at the battle of Dong Bo Dau

  4. Salisbury Cathedral in south west England inaugurated

    Salisbury Cathedral in south west England inaugurated

Events

Baghdad, then a city of 1 million, falls to the Mongols as the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed, with tens of thousands sl

Baghdad, then a city of 1 million, falls to the Mongols as the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed, with tens of thousands slaughtered, ending the Islamic Golden Age

Mongol army of 150,000, led by Hulagu, grandson of Genghis Khan, arrives at the walls of Baghdad (city falls Feb 13)

Mongol army of 150,000, led by Hulagu, grandson of Genghis Khan, arrives at the walls of Baghdad (city falls Feb 13)

Mongols defeated by Dai Viet at the battle of Dong Bo Dau

Mongols defeated by Dai Viet at the battle of Dong Bo Dau

Salisbury Cathedral in south west England inaugurated

Salisbury Cathedral in south west England inaugurated

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1258?
In 1258, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Baghdad, then a city of 1 million, falls to the Mongols as the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed, with tens of thousands sl, Mongol army of 150,000, led by Hulagu, grandson of Genghis Khan, arrives at the walls of Baghdad (city falls Feb 13), Mongols defeated by Dai Viet at the battle of Dong Bo Dau.

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