List of 1216 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1216
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 14, 1216 | First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon conquers over half of the kingdom. |
| October 19, 1216 | King John of England dies at Newark-on-Trent and is succeeded by his nine-year-old son Henry. |
| December 22, 1216 | Pope Honorius III approves the Dominican Order through the papal bull of confirmation Religiosam vitam. |