1271 facts for kids
The year 1271 was a time of important events around the world. New leaders came to power, famous journeys began, and big castles were finished.
Europe
In Europe, two kings, King Otakar II of Bohemia and King Stephen V of Hungary, signed a peace treaty on July 2. This agreement, called the first Peace of Pressburg, helped them settle their land disagreements after a war.
A new Pope, Pope Gregory X, was chosen on September 1. He became the 184th pope after a very long meeting of cardinals, which lasted three years! This was the longest meeting ever to choose a pope.
The area known as the County of Toulouse became part of the country of France again.
A famous explorer named Marco Polo started his amazing journey from Venice with his father and uncle. They were traveling all the way to Kublai Khan's China.
The building of Caerphilly Castle was finished. This castle is the biggest in Wales. Also, the building of the Belaya Vezha (which means "White Tower") began in Belarus.
North Africa and the Middle East
In North Africa and the Middle East, a powerful leader named Baibars, who was a Mamluk sultan, continued to expand his lands. On April 8, he captured a very important castle called Krak des Chevaliers from the Knights Hospitaller in what is now Syria.
Baibars also tried to take the city of Tripoli but was not successful. He also tried to invade Cyprus by sea, but that attempt failed too.
Later in the year, King Edward I of England and Charles of Anjou arrived in Acre. They started what is known as the Ninth Crusade against Baibars. However, they could not take any land, and a peace agreement was quickly made.
Asia
In Asia, an important religious event happened for followers of Nichiren Buddhism. On September 12, their founder, Nichiren, had a special spiritual moment.
On December 18, Kublai Khan gave his empire a new name: "Yuan." This officially marked the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty in China.
The Nakhi kingdom, located in the northern Himalayan mountains, became part of the Yuan Dynasty.
Births
- May 25 – Shah Jalal (died 1346)
- May – Joan of Acre, who was the daughter of King Edward I of England (died 1307)
Images for kids
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Map during Lord Edward's Crusade
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Pope Gregory X (c. 1210–1276)
See also
In Spanish: 1271 para niños
