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The year 1303 was a time of important events across the world. Many things happened in Europe and Asia, including big battles, changes in leadership, and new inventions.

Events

Battles and Conflicts

New Institutions

  • University of Rome La Sapienza (April 20): Pope Boniface VIII started a new university in Rome, Italy. This university is still famous today!

Changes in Leadership

Important People Born in 1303

Important People Who Died in 1303

  • Pope Boniface VIII (October 11): He was the Pope who started the University of Rome.
  • Daniel of Russia: He was the very first prince of Moscow, a city that later became the capital of Russia.
  • Ivan Asen III of Bulgaria: He was an emperor of Bulgaria.
  • Beatrix of Castile: She was the wife of King Afonso III of Portugal. She was born in 1242.

Other Major Events

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