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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1388. This year saw 2 significant events.

14th Century1380s

1388 Timeline

  1. Battle of Näfels: Swiss canton of Glarus and its allied Old Swiss Confederation defeat the Habsburg forces of the Duchy

    Battle of Näfels: Swiss canton of Glarus and its allied Old Swiss Confederation defeat the Habsburg forces of the Duchy of Austria

  2. Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England

    Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England

Events

Battle of Näfels: Swiss canton of Glarus and its allied Old Swiss Confederation defeat the Habsburg forces of the Duchy

Battle of Näfels: Swiss canton of Glarus and its allied Old Swiss Confederation defeat the Habsburg forces of the Duchy of Austria

Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England

Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1388?
In 1388, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of Näfels: Swiss canton of Glarus and its allied Old Swiss Confederation defeat the Habsburg forces of the Duchy , Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England.

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