What happened in 1217

2 entries recorded for 1217, listed by date. That was 809 years ago.

1217 at a glance

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

May

  • May 20

    First Barons' War

    Historical event

    First Barons' War: English forces under William Marshal defeated French troops at the Battle of Lincoln.

November

  • November 6

    Henry III of England

    Historical event

    King Henry III of England issued the Charter of the Forest, re-establishing the rights of access of free men to royal forests.

Questions about 1217

What happened in 1217?

This site records 2 entries for 1217, including First Barons' War on May 20. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1217?

809 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1217 turns 809 this year.

Which century is 1217 in?

1217 falls in the 13th century, in the 1210s.

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