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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1266. This year saw 3 significant events.

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  1. Battle of Benevento fought in Southern Italy between Manfred of Sicily and army of Charles of Anjou

    The Battle of Benevento was a major medieval battle fought on 26 February 1266, near Benevento in present-day Southern Italy, between the forces of Charles I of Anjou and those of King Manfred of...

  2. Pope Clement IV commissions English philosopher Roger Bacon to begin "writings and remedies for current conditions" ie.

    Pope Clement IV commissions English philosopher Roger Bacon to begin "writings and remedies for current conditions" ie. write a summary of the sciences (results in his 1267 "opus major")

  3. Treaty of Perth: Norway recognises Scottish sovereignty over the Hebrides and the Isle of Man

    The Outer Hebrides or Western Isles, sometimes known as the Long Isle or Long Island (Scottish Gaelic: an t-Eilean Fada), is an island chain off the west coast of mainland Scotland.

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What happened in 1266?
In 1266, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of Benevento fought in Southern Italy between Manfred of Sicily and army of Charles of Anjou, Pope Clement IV commissions English philosopher Roger Bacon to begin "writings and remedies for current conditions" ie. , Treaty of Perth: Norway recognises Scottish sovereignty over the Hebrides and the Isle of Man.

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