1270s facts for kids

The 1270s was a ten-year period in history. It began on January 1, 1270, and ended on December 31, 1279. Many important events happened during this time, and several famous people were born or passed away.

Key People of the 1270s

Important Births

Here are some notable people who were born during the 1270s:

• 1270 – March 12 – Charles of Valois: He was a French prince and a very important noble. He became the first Count of Valois.
• 1272 – April – Joan of Acre: She was a princess, the daughter of King Edward I of England and his first wife, Eleanor of Castile.
• c. 1272 – William Wallace: A brave Scottish knight who became a leader in the fight for Scotland's freedom.
• 1274 – July 11 – Robert I of Scotland (also known as Robert the Bruce): He later became the King of Scotland and is famous for leading his country to independence.
• c. 1275 – John de Menteith: A Scottish nobleman.

Notable Deaths

These are some of the significant figures who passed away during the 1270s:

• 1270 – August 25 – Saint Louis IX of France: He was the King of France and is remembered as a very religious and just ruler.
• 1272 – November 16 – Henry III of England: He was the King of England for a long time.
• 1273 – December 17 – Rumi: A very famous Islamic poet and scholar whose writings are still loved today.
• 1274 – Saint Bonaventure: An important Christian leader and philosopher.
• 1274 – March 7 – Thomas Aquinas: A very influential Dominican priest and philosopher. His ideas shaped much of Western thought.
• 1276 – June 22 – Pope Innocent V: He was the head of the Catholic Church for a short time.
• c. 1276 – Coppo di Marcovaldo: A talented painter from Florence, Italy.