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1199| 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 1163–1220 | France [churches and temples] | The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France is constructed. | | 13 January 1199 | England, France [treaties] | King Richard I the Lionheart of England and King Philip II of France meet on the River Seine near Andeli to make a treaty of truce: Philip concedes Richard's recent gains. | | 6 April 1199 | England [political events] | Richard I the Lionheart, king of England 1189–99, who gained popularity through his bravery during the Third Crusade, dies of a wound received at the siege of the castle of Châlus in the Duchy of Aquitaine (41). | | 27 May 1199 | England [administration] | John, the younger brother of the late King Richard I the Lionheart, is crowned as king of England. |
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