1310 facts for kids

The year 1310 was a time of important changes and events across Europe and beyond. New buildings were completed, leaders gained power, and some well-known groups faced big challenges. Let's explore what happened in this fascinating year.

Key Events of 1310

The End of the Knights Templar

In France, a powerful group of warrior monks called the Knights Templar faced serious accusations. On May 11, many members of this order were put on trial. The Knights Templar were a very rich and influential group that had played a big role in the Crusades. However, they were accused of various wrongdoings. This year marked a significant step towards the end of their order.

New Leaders and Buildings

In the Middle East, Abu al-Fida became the governor of Hama. He was an important historian and geographer. Meanwhile, in England, Merton College, Oxford, completed its "Mob Quad." This was the first building specifically designed to house students at a university. It was a big step for student life and education.

A New Prince in Wallachia

In Eastern Europe, Basarab I became a powerful leader. After a battle against the Tatars, the local lords named him the "big prince" of Wallachia. This meant he was the main ruler of the region. Wallachia was under the control of Hungary at this time, but Basarab I's leadership was a step towards its independence, which would happen later.

People Born in 1310

Many important people were born in 1310 who would later shape history:

• April 30 – King Casimir III of Poland was born. He would become one of Poland's most famous kings, known for his wisdom and for building up the country.
• November 30 – Frederick II, Margrave of Meissen was born. He became a powerful ruler in what is now Germany.
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  • Gil Alvarez De Albornoz, a Spanish cardinal who played a big role in the Catholic Church.
  • Guillaume Tirel, a famous French chef who wrote one of the earliest and most important cookbooks.
  • Pope Urban V, who would later become the leader of the Catholic Church.

People Who Died in 1310

The year 1310 also saw the passing of several notable figures:

• May 22 – Saint Humility, an Italian nun known for her religious devotion.
• June 5 – Amalric, Prince of Tyre, a prince from the Kingdom of Cyprus.
• October 1 – Beatrice, Burgundy of Bastia, a noblewoman from France.
• October 28 – Ecumenical Patriarch Athanasius I of Constantinople, a religious leader in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
• December 10 – Stephen I, Duke of Bavaria, a German duke.
• Shams al-Din ibn Ashraf Al-Samarqandi, an important astronomer and mathematician.
• George Pachymeres, a Byzantine historian who wrote about the history of the Byzantine Empire.