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The year 1275 was a time of important changes around the world. New laws were made, battles were fought, and new ideas and inventions appeared. People like the famous traveler Marco Polo were exploring new lands. This year saw many events that shaped history, from Europe to Asia.

Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 12th century13th century14th century
Decades: 1240s  1250s  1260s  – 1270s –  1280s  1290s  1300s
Years: 1272 1273 127412751276 1277 1278

Important Events

Europe's Happenings

Laws and Politics

  • April 22 – The first Statutes of Westminster were passed in England. These new laws had 51 parts. They aimed for fair treatment for everyone, rich or poor. They also set rules for free elections. And they explained which crimes allowed bail (temporary release from prison).
  • Eleanor de Montfort was captured by pirates. These pirates worked for Edward I of England. Edward wanted to stop Eleanor from marrying Llywelyn the Last. Llywelyn was the prince of Wales. Edward used Eleanor to try and control Llywelyn and Wales.
  • Scottish forces won a big battle against the people of the Isle of Man. This victory made sure Scotland ruled the island.
  • The Mongol Golden Horde attacked Lithuania for the third time.

New Discoveries and Ideas

  • Jean de Meun finished the second part of Roman de la Rose. This was a famous French story. The first part was written by Guillaume de Lorris in 1230.
  • The verge escapement was invented. This was a simple part used in clocks. It helped clocks keep time. The exact year it was invented is not known.
  • Ramon Llull started a school in Majorca. He wanted to teach Arabic to preachers. This was so they could share their faith with Moors. He also discovered a chemical called diethyl ether.
  • The first main survey of the Hundred Rolls was completed. This was an English census, like a count of the population. It was a follow-up to the Domesday Book from 1086. The survey started in 1274.

Asia's Stories

Population and Time Periods

People Born This Year

People Who Passed Away

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