1328 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1290s 1300s 1310s – 1320s – 1330s 1340s 1350s |
| Years: | 1325 1326 1327 – 1328 – 1329 1330 1331 |
The year 1328 was a special leap year in the Julian calendar. It started on a Friday. This year saw important events in Europe and Asia, shaping the future of countries and empires.
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Key Events of 1328
England and Scotland: A New Peace
On May 1, 1328, a very important agreement was signed. It was called the Treaty of Edinburgh–Northampton. This treaty officially ended the long and difficult Wars of Scottish Independence. For the first time, England recognised Scotland as a completely independent country. This was a huge moment for both nations.
Changes in French Leadership
In France, a new king was crowned. On May 27, Philip VI of France became the new ruler. His coronation marked the start of a new royal family line in France, the House of Valois.
Uprising in Flanders
A big battle happened on August 23, 1328, called the Battle of Cassel. This battle took place in a region called Flanders, which is now part of Belgium. Flemish farmers had started an uprising, but French troops stopped them. A leader of the Flemish farmers, Nicolaas Zannekin, was killed during this battle.
Other Notable Events
- On May 26, a famous thinker named William of Ockham secretly left the city of Avignon. He was facing threats from Pope John XXII.
- In the city of Munich, a famous brewery called Augustiner started making beer.
Important Births in 1328
Many people who would become important figures were born in 1328.
- On May 7, Louis VI the Roman was born. He later became a Duke of Bavaria and an Elector of Brandenburg.
- On September 21, the Hongwu Emperor of China was born. He would later become the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, a very powerful time in Chinese history.
- On September 29, Joan of Kent was born. She later married Edward, the Black Prince, a famous English prince.
- On October 9, King Peter I of Cyprus was born. He became a king of Cyprus.
- Emperor Go-Murakami, an emperor of Japan, was also born this year.
Notable Deaths in 1328
Several important people passed away in 1328.
- On February 1, King Charles IV of France died. He was the last king from the main line of the Capetian dynasty in France.
- On September 27, Ibn Taymiya, a very important Islamic scholar and philosopher, passed away.
- On November 16, Prince Hisaaki, a Japanese shogun, died.
- Meister Eckhart, a German theologian, also died this year.
- Yesün Temür Khan, a ruler of the Mongol Empire, passed away.
See also
In Spanish: 1328 para niños
