Events from 1220

Frederick II crowned Holy Roman Emperor - stupor mundi begins reign

Azo publishes Summa Codicis - becomes standard textbook of Roman law, 'Chi non ha Azzo non vada a palazzo' (Who doesn't have Azo shouldn't go to court)

St. Anthony joins Franciscans - inspired by martyred friars in Morocco, becomes greatest preacher of his time

Troubadour diaspora - surviving troubadours flee to Italy and Spain, influence Dante and dolce stil novo

Sicilian School founded - Emperor Frederick II, influenced by troubadours, creates first Italian vernacular poetry school