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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1276. This year saw 5 significant events.

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1276 Timeline

  1. French Cardinal Pierre de Tarantaise elected head of the Catholic Church, takes the name of Pope Innocent V

    Pope Innocent V (Latin: Innocentius V; c. 1225 – 22 June 1276), born Pierre de Tarentaise, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 21 January to 22 June 1276.

  2. Augsburg becomes an Imperial Free City

    Augsburg becomes an Imperial Free City

  3. Magnus Ladulås is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral

    Magnus Ladulås is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral

  4. While taking exile in Fuzhou, southern China, from advancing Mongol invaders, remnants of the Song Dynasty court hold co

    While taking exile in Fuzhou, southern China, from advancing Mongol invaders, remnants of the Song Dynasty court hold coronation ceremony for young prince Zhao Shi, making him Emperor Duanzong of Song

  5. John XXI [Peter Juliani] is elected Pope, the only Portuguese Pope

    Pope John XXI (Latin: Ioannes XXI, Italian: Giovanni XXI, Portuguese: João XXI; c. 1215 – 20 May 1277), born Pedro Julião (Latin: Petrus Iulianus), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the...

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What happened in 1276?
In 1276, there were 5 significant historical events. Notable events include French Cardinal Pierre de Tarantaise elected head of the Catholic Church, takes the name of Pope Innocent V, Augsburg becomes an Imperial Free City, Magnus Ladulås is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.

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