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* Autumn &ndash; [[Subutai]] is assigned a new campaign by [[Genghis Khan]] against the [[Tangut people|Tanguts]]. He crosses with a Mongol army the [[Gobi Desert]], with a Mongol army and advances south into the [[Western Xia]] (or '''Xi Xia'''). Meanwhile, Genghis, in his mid-sixties, becomes wounded during hunting. His injury – a dislocated shoulder, perhaps, or a bruised rib – forces him to take some rest.<ref>John Man (2011). ''Genghis Khan: Life, Death and Resurrection'', p. 242. {{ISBN|978-0-553-81498-9}}.</ref>

* [[Iltutmish]], Ghurid ruler of the [[Delhi Sultanate]], repels a Mongol attack and invades [[Bengal]]. His rival, [[Iwaz Khalji|Ghiyasuddin]], leads an army to halt Iltutmish's advance, but decides to avoid a conflict by paying him tribute and accepting his suzerainty.<ref>[[Peter Jackson (historian)|Jackson, Peter]] (2003). ''The Delhi Sultanate: A Political and Military History'', p. 36. Cambridge University Press. {{ISBN|978-0-521-54329-3}}.</ref>

* [[July 25]] &ndash; Emperor [[Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Frederick II]] takes an oath at [[Sixth Crusade#The Agreement of San Germano|San Germano]] (near [[Cassino]]) and promises to depart on a Crusade (the [[Sixth Crusade]]), for the [[Near East]] in August [[1227]]. He sends 1000 knights to the [[Levant]] and provides [[Rome]] with 100,000 ounces of gold, to be forfeitforfeited to the [[Catholic Church]] should he break his vow. These funds will be returned to Frederick once he arrives at [[Acre, Israel|Acre]].<ref>[[Steven Runciman]] (1952). ''A History of The Crusades. Vol III: The Kingdom of Acre'', p. 149. {{ISBN|978-0-241-29877-0}}.</ref>

* [[November 29]] &ndash; The 12-year-old [[Henry (VII) of Germany|Henry VII]] marries, by order of his father Frederick II, marries [[Margaret of Austria, Queen of Bohemia|Margaret of Austria]], daughter of Duke [[Leopold VI, Duke of Austria|Leopold VI]] ('''the Glorious''').

* [[February 11]] &ndash; The [[Charter of the Forest]] is restored to hisits traditional rights by King [[Henry III of England|Henry III]]. 'Free men' are allowed to find pasture for their pigs, collect firewood, graze animals, or cut turf for fuel. At this time, however, only about 10 percent of the population is 'free', the rest are locked into service to a local landowner, some of them little more than slaves.<ref>Rothwell, Harry (1995). ''English Historical Documents 1189–1327'', p. 347. {{ISBN|978-0-415-14368-4}}.</ref>

* [[December 31]] &ndash; [[Lý Chiêu Hoàng]], only [[empress regnant]] in the [[history of Vietnam]], marries [[Trần Thái Tông]], making him the first ruler of the [[Trần Dynastydynasty]].