1276 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 12th century – 13th century – 14th century |
| Decades: | 1240s 1250s 1260s – 1270s – 1280s 1290s 1300s |
| Years: | 1273 1274 1275 – 1276 – 1277 1278 1279 |
The year 1276 was a time of big changes and important events around the world. Kingdoms fought, leaders changed, and people moved to new places. Let's explore what happened in this busy year!
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Major Events of 1276
China: A Dynasty on the Move
In February 1276, the Southern Song Dynasty in China faced a huge challenge. The powerful Mongol Empire was invading, and the Song court had to move. Hundreds of thousands of people, including the emperor and his family, left their capital city of Hangzhou. They traveled to Fujian and then to Guangdong to escape the Mongol armies. This was a massive journey for so many people!
Europe: New Free Cities and Royal Conflicts
In March, two cities in what is now Germany gained special status. Augsburg and Ravensburg became "Imperial Free Cities." This meant they were directly under the rule of the Holy Roman Emperor, not a local lord. It gave them more freedom and power to govern themselves.
Later in June, a big conflict started between two kings. King Rudolph I of Germany went to war with King Otakar II of Bohemia. By November, King Otakar II had to give up four important areas of land to King Rudolph. This decision had actually been made earlier, in 1274, at a special meeting called a diet in Nuremberg. A diet was like a big meeting where important leaders and nobles discussed laws and decisions.
The Papacy: A Year of Change
The year 1276 was very unusual for the Catholic Church. Four different men held the title of Pope in just one year! Popes Gregory X, Innocent V, and Adrian V all passed away in a short period. This led to quick changes in leadership for the Church.
Vienna: A New Church Begins
King Otakar II of Bohemia, even while dealing with wars, also started an important building project. He laid the first stone for the Minorite Church in Vienna. This church would become a significant landmark in the city.
Africa: Mamluk Expansion
In Africa, the Mamluk sultan Baibars expanded his power. He took control of Al-Maris, a region that was part of Makuria. After taking Al-Maris, his forces moved through it into Egypt.
North America: A Changing Landscape
In the Grand Canyon area of North America, a long period of dry weather began. A 23-year drought started to change the environment. This drought had a big impact on the Anasazi people who lived there. They relied on farming, and with less water, they eventually had to move out of the region to find new places to live.
Important Births in 1276
- October 19 – Prince Hisaaki, who would later become a shogun in Japan.
- Christopher II of Denmark, who became a king of Denmark.
- Vakhtang III of Georgia, who became a king of Georgia.
- Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford, an important English nobleman.
- Yesün Temür Khan, who became a leader of the Mongol Empire.
- Louis d'Évreux, a son of King Philip III of France.
Notable Deaths in 1276
Images for kids
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Pope John XXI (c. 1215–1277)
See also
In Spanish: 1276 para niños
