Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1281. This year saw 4 significant events.
During Kublai Khan's second Mongol invasion of Japan, his invading Chinese fleet of 3,500 vessels disappears in a typhoon near the Japanese coast
Pope Martin IV (Latin: Martinus IV; born Simon de Brion; c. 1210 – 28 March 1285), was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1281 until his death on 22 March...
Kublai Khan's second invasion of Japan begins with an attack on Tsushima Island but encounters fierce resistance, forcing his troops to withdraw
Guy of Dampierre, Count of Flanders, takes financial responsibility for Bruges
During Kublai Khan's second Mongol invasion of Japan, his invading Chinese fleet of 3,500 vessels disappears in a typhoon near the Japanese coast
Pope Martin IV (Latin: Martinus IV; born Simon de Brion; c. 1210 – 28 March 1285), was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1281 until his death on 22 March...
Kublai Khan's second invasion of Japan begins with an attack on Tsushima Island but encounters fierce resistance, forcing his troops to withdraw
Guy of Dampierre, Count of Flanders, takes financial responsibility for Bruges