What happened in 1258

2 entries recorded for 1258, listed by date. That was 768 years ago.

1258 at a glance

Years ago
768 (as of 2026)
Century
13th century
Decade
1250s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

February

  • February 10

    Abbasid Caliphate

    Historical event

    The last Abbasid caliph surrendered Baghdad to the besieging Mongol army of Hulegu Khan, who later sacked the city, killing hundreds of thousands of people.

August

  • August 25

    George Mouzalon

    Historical event

    George Mouzalon, the regent of the Empire of Nicaea, was assassinated as part of a conspiracy led by nobles under the future emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos.

Questions about 1258

What happened in 1258?

This site records 2 entries for 1258, including Abbasid Caliphate on February 10. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1258?

768 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1258 turns 768 this year.

Which century is 1258 in?

1258 falls in the 13th century, in the 1250s.

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