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List of state leaders of 1242

List of Heads of State in 1242

In the year 1242, various leaders held positions across different regions and empires. This list aims to provide an overview of some of these notable figures.

Europe

The region was dominated by several powerful dynasties and kingdoms. In Anjou, Charles I served as Count from 1232 until his death in 1285, while also holding titles such as King of Sicily (1265-1282), Prince of Ahaia (1267/1278-1285), and King of Jerusalem (1277-1285). In England, Henry III ruled the Plantagenet dynasty from 1216 until his death in 1272.

Asia

In the Abbasid Caliphate, Al Mustansir Billah served as caliph from 1242 to 1258. The Ayyubids had leaders such as Al-Nasir Yusuf (emir of Aleppo) and Al-Ashraf Musa (emir of Damascus). In Anatolia, Artucids by Ghazi I Najm held the position of emir until his death in 1260.

Africa

In Egypt, As-Salih served as Ayyubid sultan from 1240 to 1249. The Almohads had leaders such as Abu Yahya ibn Zayyan (sultan of Algeria) and Abu Zakariya Yahya I (emir of Ifriqiya). In Ethiopia, Emperor Yetbarak ruled the Negus Negest from 1207 until his death in 1247.

Americas

In the Inca kingdom, Sinchi Roca served as sinchi from approximately 1230 to 1260. The region was also home to various other indigenous leaders and kingdoms.

Notable Leaders of 1242

The following individuals held notable positions in 1242:

* Al-Mustasim Billah (caliph)
* Abu Muhammad Abd al-Ualid III ar-Rashid ibn al-Mamun (emir, Almohazi dynasty)
* Bohemund V (Prince of Antioch)
* Conrad II (King of Jerusalem)
* Dunama II Dibbalemi (king of Kanem Bornu)
* Henry III (King of England)
* James I Conqueror (king of Aragon)
* Lizong (Emperor, Song Dynasty)
* Rus