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==== Religion ====
* [[February 21]] &ndash; [[Thomas (bishop of Finland)|Thomas]], bishop of [[Archdiocese of Turku|Turku]] (modern [[Finland]]), is granted resignation by Pope [[Pope Innocent IV|Innocent IV]]. He admits to committing several felonies, such as torturing and forging a papal letter.
* [[April 16]] &ndash; Innocent IV sends [[Giovanni da Pian del Carpine]] (accompanied by [[Stephen of Bohemia]]) to the Mongol court at [[Karakorum]], suggesting that the Mongols convert to [[Christianity]].<ref>Yule, Henry; Beazley, Charles Raymond (1911). "Carpini, Joannes de Piano". In Chisholm, Hugh (ed.). ''Encyclopedia Britannica''. Vol 5 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. pp. 397–399.</ref>
* [[June 28]] &ndash; [[First Council of Lyon]]: In a general church council held at [[Lyon]], Innocent IV declares Emperor [[Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Frederick II]] excommunicated and deposed. He proclaims the [[Seventh Crusade]].<ref>Hywel Williams (2005). ''Cassell's Chronology of World History'', p. 141. {{ISBN|0-304-35730-8}}.</ref>
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