Construction of Santa Croce begins in Florence, the largest Franciscan church in the world (consecrated 1442)
Construction of Santa Croce begins in Florence, the largest Franciscan church in the world (consecrated 1442)
Construction of Santa Croce begins in Florence, the largest Franciscan church in the world (consecrated 1442)
Events Before
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks un
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks under Sultan al-Ashraf Khalil
Egyptian Mamluks occupy Acre and drive the last Crusaders out of Palestine
Acre ( AH-kər, AY-kər), known in Hebrew as Akko and in Arabic as Akka, is a city in the coastal plain region of the Northern District of Israel. The city occupies a strategic location, sitting in a...
The Everlasting League is signed by Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden, forming the basis of the Swiss Confederation (independ
The Everlasting League is signed by Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden, forming the basis of the Swiss Confederation (independence)
(O.S.) John Balliol becomes King of Scots
(O.S.) John Balliol becomes King of Scots
Earthquake strikes Kamakura, Japan, 30,000 killed
Earthquake strikes Kamakura, Japan, 30,000 killed
Events After
English King Edward I calls what later becomes known as "The Model Parliament," extending the authority of its represent
English King Edward I calls what later becomes known as "The Model Parliament," extending the authority of its representatives
Pope Boniface VIII enters Rome
Pope Boniface VIII (Latin: Bonifacius PP. VIII, Italian: Bonifacio VIII; born Benedetto Caetani; c. 1230 – 11 October 1303) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24...
Scotland and France form an alliance, the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England
The Auld Alliance (Scots for "Old Alliance") was an alliance between the kingdoms of Scotland and France against England made in 1295.
Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan departs Mingzhou for Angkor, chief city of the Khmer Empire; he will be the first foreigner
Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan departs Mingzhou for Angkor, chief city of the Khmer Empire; he will be the first foreigner to describe life in the city [1]
Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos
Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos
More from the 1290s
Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter
Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter of Edward I, and attended by the king
Joan of Acre (18), daughter of Edward I marries (1) Gilbert de Clare, Duke of Hertford at Westminster Abbey.
Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307.
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks un
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks under Sultan al-Ashraf Khalil
Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
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