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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1370. This year saw 4 significant events.

14th Century1370s

1370 Timeline

  1. Battle of Rudau: Teutonic Knights of Germany heavily defeat the Grand Duchy of Lithuania north of Königsberg

    The Battle of Rudau (German: Schlacht bei Rudau, Lithuanian: Rūdavos mūšis) was a medieval pitched battle fought between the Teutonic Knights and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania on 17 or 18 February...

  2. Building begins on the Bastille fortress in Paris

    Building begins on the Bastille fortress in Paris

  3. Jews are expelled and massacred in Brussels, Belgium

    Jews are expelled and massacred in Brussels, Belgium

  4. Hanzesteden signs peace treaty with Danish king Waldemar IV

    Hanzesteden signs peace treaty with Danish king Waldemar IV

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What happened in 1370?
In 1370, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of Rudau: Teutonic Knights of Germany heavily defeat the Grand Duchy of Lithuania north of Königsberg, Building begins on the Bastille fortress in Paris, Jews are expelled and massacred in Brussels, Belgium.

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