1270 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1240s 1250s 1260s – 1270s – 1280s 1290s 1300s |
| Years: | 1267 1268 1269 – 1270 – 1271 1272 1273 |
The year 1270 was a time of important changes and events around the world. New leaders rose to power, and big conflicts began in different countries.
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What Happened in 1270?
Big Changes in Ethiopia
In 1270, a new king named Yekuno Amlak took control of Ethiopia. He was part of the Solomonid family. King Yekuno Amlak ended the rule of the previous family, the Zagwe dynasty. The Solomonid family then began to rule Ethiopia. They would continue to lead the country for a very long time, until the year 1974.
A New Crusade Begins
Louis IX of France, who was the King of France, started a new journey called the Eighth Crusade. A Crusade was a religious war, often fought by European Christians. King Louis IX led his army to attack a city called Tunis. This was a major military action for the time.
Rebellion in Korea
In Korea, a big fight known as the Sambyeolcho Rebellion began. This was a significant uprising against the government.
Important People Born
- Jacob ben Asher, a very wise Jewish religious leader from Spain, was born in 1270. He later became a famous Rabbi.
Important People Who Died
- King Louis IX of France, who started the Eighth Crusade, passed away in 1270.
See also
In Spanish: 1270 para niños
