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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1303. This year saw 4 significant events.

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  1. Flemish forces conquer Middelburg in Zeeland

    Flemish forces conquer Middelburg in Zeeland

  2. Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabel

    Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabella

  3. Crete earthquake strikes with an estimated magnitude of 8, triggering a major tsunami that damages the Lighthouse of Ale

    Crete earthquake strikes with an estimated magnitude of 8, triggering a major tsunami that damages the Lighthouse of Alexandria and sweeps ships two miles inland in Egypt

  4. Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji captures Chittorgarh, capital of the Guhila Kingdom

    Alauddin Khalji was the Sultan of Delhi from 1296 until his death in 1316. Alauddin instituted a number of significant administrative changes in the Delhi Sultanate, related to revenues, price...

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What happened in 1303?
In 1303, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Flemish forces conquer Middelburg in Zeeland, Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges marriage of English Prince Edward to French Princess Isabel, Crete earthquake strikes with an estimated magnitude of 8, triggering a major tsunami that damages the Lighthouse of Ale.

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