King Louis IX of France expels all Jew s from France.
King Afonso III Of Portugal holds the first session of the ''Cortes'' ( Portugal 's general assembly composed of nobles, members of the middle class, and representatives from all municipalities) in Leiria .
In England , an important step in the evolution of the Parliament and Peerage occurs, as lesser barons are replaced on the King's Council by elected representatives from shires and cities.
