What is 1198?

1198 is a prime number. In Roman numerals, 1198 is written as MCXCVIII. In the Gregorian calendar, 1198 was the 1198th year of the 2nd millennium, the 98th year of the 12th century, and the 9th year of the 1190s decade.

In the year 1198, Pope Innocent III became the head of the Catholic Church. Additionally, the Fourth Crusade was called by Pope Innocent III in this year, but it eventually led to the sacking of Constantinople in 1204.

Overall, 1198 was a significant year in terms of religious and historical events in the Western world.