1280 Facts for Kids

The year 1280 (MCCLXXX) was a special kind of year called a leap year. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.

Important Events of 1280

Work started on the northern part of the Grand Canal in China. This was a huge waterway used for travel and trade across the country.
The amazing Lincoln Cathedral in England was finally finished. It was a very tall and important building for its time.
King Edward I of England created a new court called the King's Bench. This court helped people get fair decisions, so the king didn't have to hear every single problem himself.
Around this time, scientists believe there was a period called the 'Wolf minimum.' This meant the Sun was less active than usual, with fewer sunspots.
The Asen dynasty of rulers in Bulgaria came to an end.
Syria tried to break away from the Mamluk sultanate of Egypt. However, the Mamluk leader, Qalawun, defeated the rebels and kept Syria under Egyptian control.
The second major survey of the Hundred Rolls was completed. This survey had started in 1279 and helped the king understand who owned land and what taxes they owed.
The city of Turin was taken over by Thomas III of Savoy. It then became the main city for the House of Savoy, a powerful family.
A leader named Osman began to rule. He would later become very important in the history of the Ottoman Empire.