What is 1200s?
The '''1200s''' was a decade that began on 1 January 1200 and ended on 31 December 1209. It is distinct from the decade known as the '''''121th decade''''' which began on January 1, 1201. and ended on December 31, 1210.{{decadebox|120}} == Events and trends == * 1200 [[University of Paris]] receives charter from [[Philip II of France]] * 1202–1204 [[Fourth Crusade]] – diverted to [[Constantinople]] * 1205 [[April 14]]: [[Battle of Adrianople (1205)]] between [[Bulgars]] and [[Latin]]s * 1209 ** [[Albigensian Crusade]] against [[Cathars]] (1209–1218) ** the [[Franciscan]]s are founded. [[Category:1200s]]