1331 facts for kids

The year 1331 was a time of important changes and new leaders in different parts of the world. Kings were crowned, and explorers and scholars made their mark on history.

Important Events of 1331

New Kings and Leaders

• September 8 – A powerful leader named Stefan Dusan declared himself the new king of Serbia. This was a big step for him and for Serbia, showing his growing power in the region.

• In Japan, a new period began with the start of the reign of Emperor Kogon of Japan. He was the first of the Northern Ashikaga Pretenders. A "pretender" is someone who claims to be the rightful ruler, even if others don't agree.

• 24 September – In Scotland, Edward Balliol was officially crowned and became the King of Scotland. To be "enthroned" means to be formally placed on the throne as a ruler.

Battles and Discoveries

• September 27 – A significant fight called the Battle of Plowce took place. Battles were common ways for kingdoms to settle disagreements or gain more land and power.

People Born in 1331

• Coluccio Salutati was born this year. He grew up to become an important political leader in Florence, a famous city in Italy. He was known for his skills in government and writing. He passed away in 1406.

People Who Died in 1331

• January 14 – Odoric, an Italian explorer, died. Explorers were brave people who traveled to new and unknown places, often mapping them and learning about different cultures.

• October 27 – Abulfeda, an Arab historian and geographer, passed away. A historian studies and writes about the past, while a geographer studies the Earth's physical features and how people live on it. He was born in 1273.

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