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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1268. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1268 Timeline

  1. Conradin, the last legitimate male heir of the German Hohenstaufen dynasty of kings and Holy Roman Emperors, is executed

    Conradin, the last legitimate male heir of the German Hohenstaufen dynasty of kings and Holy Roman Emperors, is executed with Frederick I, Margrave of Baden, by Charles I of Sicily

  2. Battle of Wesenberg: Livonian Brothers of the Sword fight the forces of Novgorod and Pskov, led by Dmitry of Pereslavl n

    Battle of Wesenberg: Livonian Brothers of the Sword fight the forces of Novgorod and Pskov, led by Dmitry of Pereslavl near Rakvere in modern-day Estonia; both sides claim victory

  3. The Principality of Antioch, a crusader state, falls to the Mamluk Sultan Baibars in the Battle of Antioch

    The Principality of Antioch, a crusader state, falls to the Mamluk Sultan Baibars in the Battle of Antioch

Events

Conradin, the last legitimate male heir of the German Hohenstaufen dynasty of kings and Holy Roman Emperors, is executed

Conradin, the last legitimate male heir of the German Hohenstaufen dynasty of kings and Holy Roman Emperors, is executed with Frederick I, Margrave of Baden, by Charles I of Sicily

Battle of Wesenberg: Livonian Brothers of the Sword fight the forces of Novgorod and Pskov, led by Dmitry of Pereslavl n

Battle of Wesenberg: Livonian Brothers of the Sword fight the forces of Novgorod and Pskov, led by Dmitry of Pereslavl near Rakvere in modern-day Estonia; both sides claim victory

The Principality of Antioch, a crusader state, falls to the Mamluk Sultan Baibars in the Battle of Antioch

The Principality of Antioch, a crusader state, falls to the Mamluk Sultan Baibars in the Battle of Antioch

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1268?
In 1268, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Conradin, the last legitimate male heir of the German Hohenstaufen dynasty of kings and Holy Roman Emperors, is executed, Battle of Wesenberg: Livonian Brothers of the Sword fight the forces of Novgorod and Pskov, led by Dmitry of Pereslavl n, The Principality of Antioch, a crusader state, falls to the Mamluk Sultan Baibars in the Battle of Antioch.

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