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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1347. This year saw 5 significant events.

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  1. Rienzo calls Rome for people's tribunal

    Rienzo calls Rome for people's tribunal

  2. Engagement of Count Louis of Male to Margaretha, daughter of Jan III

    Engagement of Count Louis of Male to Margaretha, daughter of Jan III

  3. Heir to the Bohemian throne elected German anti-king Charles IV

    Charles IV (German: Karl IV.; Czech: Karel IV.; Latin: Carolus IV; also known as Charles of Luxembourg German: Karl von Luxemburg; Czech: Karel Lucemburský; Latin: Carolus Luxemburgensis;...

  4. Cola di Rienzo, later Roman Tribunal, addresses a meeting of on the Capitol during people's revolt in Rome

    Cola di Rienzo, later Roman Tribunal, addresses a meeting of on the Capitol during people's revolt in Rome

  5. Pope Clement VI declares Roman tribunal Cola di Rienzo as heretics

    Pope Clement VI declares Roman tribunal Cola di Rienzo as heretics

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What happened in 1347?
In 1347, there were 5 significant historical events. Notable events include Rienzo calls Rome for people's tribunal, Engagement of Count Louis of Male to Margaretha, daughter of Jan III, Heir to the Bohemian throne elected German anti-king Charles IV.

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