What Happened in 1206

Major Events

  • Jun 14 Chinese southern Song dynasty officially declares war on the northern Jin dynasty
  • Dec 17 Crusader Wallon de Sarton presents Bishop of Amiens Richard de Gerberoy with purported skull of John the Baptist, stolen from Constantinople (Amiens cathedral later built to house it)

Who Died in 1206

  • Jun 4 Adèle of Champagne, wife of Louis VII of France


World Leaders in 1206