What Happened in 1233

Major Events

  • May 29 Chinese city of Kaifeng, capital of the Jurchen Jin dynasty, surrenders to the Mongols under General Subedei after a siege of more than a year
  • Jul 1 Earl Otto II van Gelre grants Arnhem state justice

Who Died in 1233

  • Mar 1 Thomas, Count of Savoy, dies at 55
  • Jul 27 Ferrand, Count of Flanders, dies at 45