Important Historical Events of the year 1238, Year 1238 in History

List of 1238 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1238

What happened in the year 1238?

Date Event
February 8, 1238 The Mongols burn the Russian city of Vladimir.
March 4, 1238 The Battle of the Sit River is fought in the northern part of the present-day Yaroslavl Oblast of Russia between the Mongol hordes of Batu Khan and the Russians under Yuri II of Vladimir-Suzdal during the Mongol invasion of Rus'.
September 28, 1238 King James I of Aragon conquers Valencia from the Moors. Shortly thereafter, he proclaims himself king of Valencia.
October 9, 1238 James I of Aragon founds the Kingdom of Valencia.