1329 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1290s 1300s 1310s – 1320s – 1330s 1340s 1350s |
| Years: | 1326 1327 1328 – 1329 – 1330 1331 1332 |
The year 1329 was a time of important changes across Europe and Asia. New leaders came to power, and big building projects began. People saw shifts in kingdoms and empires, marking a busy year in history.
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Key Events of 1329
New Leaders and Kingdoms
- On February 18, Amda Seyon I, the powerful Emperor of Ethiopia, started his military campaigns. These were in the southern Muslim areas of his empire. Some historians think this might have happened in 1332 instead.
- David II of Scotland became the new King of Scotland. This was a big moment for the country.
- Aimone of Savoy took over as the Count of Savoy. This was an important title in what is now Italy.
- The city of Amberg, in Germany, became part of the lands controlled by the Wittelsbach family. They were a very important noble family.
Religious and Political Changes
- Antipope Nicholas V was officially removed from the Catholic Church. This action was taken by Pope John XXII. An "Antipope" is someone who claims to be Pope but is not recognized by the main Church.
- Michael of Cesena was removed from his position as the General of the Franciscan religious order.
- Stefan Dušan, a powerful leader, defeated the Bosnian leader, Stephen II Kotromanić. A "ban" was a title for a regional ruler.
- The city of Wiesbaden was given a special right by Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor. They could now show their city on coins.
New Buildings
- Construction began on the large cathedral in Frombork, a city in Poland. Cathedrals are very big and important churches.
Important Births
- Prince Lazar of Serbia was born around this time. He would later become a very important leader in Serbian history.
- Philip II of Taranto was also born in 1329. He was a prince from a noble family in Italy.
Notable Deaths
- April 21 – Frederick IV, Duke of Lorraine passed away. He was a duke, a type of ruler, in a region that is now part of France.
- June 7 – Robert the Bruce, the famous King of Scotland, died. He was a hero who fought for Scotland's independence.
- Michael I of Imereti died. He was a ruler in the Kingdom of Imereti, which is now part of Georgia.
- Qutugtu Khan, a ruler of the vast Mongol Empire, passed away.
- Oshin of Korikos, the head of state in Armenia, was killed.
- Emperor Mingzong of Yuan China, who was also a Grand Khan of the Mongol Empire, died.
- Edward of Savoy also passed away in 1329. He was a count from the House of Savoy.
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