1267 facts for kids

The year 1267 was a time of important changes across Europe and Asia. Kings signed peace treaties, new cities were founded, and a famous scientist shared his amazing discoveries. Let's explore what happened in this busy year!

Important Events of 1267

Peace and Politics

New Borders and Agreements

• On February 16, the kings of Portugal and Castile signed the Badajoz Convention. This agreement clearly set the border between their two kingdoms. It also made sure that Portugal would keep control of the Algarve region.
• On May 27, the Treaty of Viterbo was signed. Emperor Baldwin II gave control of the Principality of Achaea to King Charles I of Sicily. Baldwin hoped Charles would help him bring back the Latin Empire.
• The Second Barons' War in England finally ended. The rebels and King Henry III of England agreed to peace terms. These terms were written down in the Dictum of Kenilworth.
• The Treaty of Montgomery was a big deal for Wales. King Henry III of England officially recognized Llywelyn ap Gruffudd as the Prince of Wales. This gave Llywelyn a very important title.
• The city of Ostrava was founded in what is now the Czech Republic.

Culture and Society

New Ideas and Old Rules

• The famous scientist Roger Bacon finished his major work called Opus Majus. He sent it to Pope Clement IV, who had asked him to write it. This book talked about many subjects, like mathematics, optics (how light works), and astronomy. Some people believe it has the first description of a magnifying glass.
• Later in the same year, Bacon also finished Opus Minus, which was a shorter version of his big book.
• In Vienna, a new rule was made for Jewish people. They were forced to wear a special cone-shaped hat called a Pileum cornutum. This was in addition to the yellow badge they already had to wear.
• In England, the Statute of Marlborough was passed. This is one of the oldest English laws that is still partly used today!

Events Around the World

Asia and Africa

• In Asia, Kublai Khan built the "Grand Capital" in Khanbaliq. This city is known today as Beijing. He had moved the capital of the Mongol Empire there three years before.
• Malik ul Salih started the first Muslim state in Indonesia, called Samudra Pasai.
• Spain tried to invade Morocco. However, the Marinid people successfully defended their land. They drove out the Spanish forces.

Notable People of 1267

Births in 1267

• February 3 – Richard FitzAlan, 8th Earl of Arundel (died in 1302)
• August 10 – King James II of Aragon (died in 1327)
• December 17 – Emperor Go-Uda of Japan (died in 1324)
• Giotto di Bondone, a famous Italian artist (died in 1337)
• Roger de Flor, a military leader

Deaths in 1267

• March 3 or March 4 – Lars, who was the Archbishop of Uppsala
• John FitzAlan, 6th Earl of Arundel (born in 1223)
• Hugh II of Cyprus (born in 1253)

See also

In Spanish: 1267 para niños