Important Historical Events of the year 1242, Year 1242 in History

List of 1242 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1242

What happened in the year 1242?

Date Event
April 5, 1242 During the Battle on the Ice of Lake Peipus, Russian forces, led by Alexander Nevsky, rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights.
June 17, 1242 Following the Disputation of Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Jewish religious manuscripts were burnt in Paris.
July 21, 1242 Battle of Taillebourg: Louis IX of France puts an end to the revolt of his vassals Henry III of England and Hugh X of Lusignan.