Historical Events in 1238
- Feb 7 The Mongols burn the Russian city of Vladimir
- Mar 4 Battle of the Sit River: Mongol forces of Batu Khan overcome Russians under Yuri II of Vladimir-Suzdal near Yaroslavl in Russia, ending Russian resistance
- Oct 9 James I of Aragon conquers Valencia and founds the Kingdom of Valencia
Famous People Born in 1238
- May 1 Magnus VI Lagabuter, King of Norway (1263-80), born in Tønsberg, Norway (d. 1280)
Famous People Who Died in 1238
- Mar 4 Joan of England, Queen Consort of Scotland, wife of Alexander II (b. 1210)
- Mar 4 Yuri II, Grand Prince of Vladimir (b. 1189)
- Mar 19 Henry the Bearded, High Duke of Poland (1232-38), dies