1223
ID: 4
St. Francis creates first living Nativity scene at Greccio, witnesses see Christ Child appear in his arms
ID: 4
1223
ID: 139
Franciscan Rule approved by Honorius III - St. Francis wanted no possessions, not even Rule written down
ID: 139
1223
ID: 170
Christina reveals almost all humanity corrupt in spilling of seed - God's wrath will fall on Christendom
ID: 170
1223
ID: 3756
Valdemar II kidnapped - Count Henry of Schwerin captures king and son, Denmark pays huge ransom and loses territories
ID: 3756
1223
ID: 4738
Battle of Kalka River - Mongol reconnaissance force under Jebe and Subutai crushes Russian princes
ID: 4738
1223
ID: 5207
July 14, 1223
Death of Philip Augustus - dies at Mantes, tripled royal domain, created administrative monarchy, Louis VIII succeeds
ID: 5207
1223
ID: 5208
August 6, 1223
Coronation of Louis VIII the Lion - first Capetian not crowned during father's lifetime, succession now secure
ID: 5208