What happened in 1215

2 entries recorded for 1215, listed by date. That was 811 years ago.

1215 at a glance

Years ago
811 (as of 2026)
Century
13th century
Decade
1210s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

May

  • May 31

    Mongol Empire

    Historical event

    A Mongol army under Genghis Khan captured Zhongdu (modern Beijing), the capital of the Jin dynasty of China.

June

  • June 15

    John, King of England

    Historical event

    King John of England and a group of rebel barons agreed on the text of Magna Carta, an influential charter of rights.

Questions about 1215

What happened in 1215?

This site records 2 entries for 1215, including Mongol Empire on May 31. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1215?

811 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1215 turns 811 this year.

Which century is 1215 in?

1215 falls in the 13th century, in the 1210s.

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