1333 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1300s 1310s 1320s – 1330s – 1340s 1350s 1360s |
| Years: | 1330 1331 1332 – 1333 – 1334 1335 1336 |
The year 1333 was a time of important changes and events around the world. Major shifts happened in Japan, and a significant battle took place in Scotland. Many notable people were born or passed away during this year.
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What Happened in 1333?
Big Changes in Japan
In 1333, a major period in Japanese history came to an end. This was the Kamakura period, which had lasted for many years. It was replaced by a new time called the Kemmu restoration. This was when the emperor tried to take back full power from the military leaders.
Also, the reign of Emperor Kogon of Japan ended. He was the first of what were called the Northern Ashikaga Pretenders. These were emperors who ruled during a time when Japan had two different imperial courts.
Battle in Scotland
On July 19, 1333, a very important fight happened in Scotland. This was the Battle of Halidon Hill. It was one of the last big battles in the wars of Scottish Independence. These wars were fought for Scotland to be free from English rule.
Conflict in Ireland
In Ireland, a conflict known as the Burke civil war began in 1333. This was a fight between different branches of the powerful Burke family. It caused a lot of trouble and lasted for several years.
People Born in 1333
- Kanami was born in Japan. He became a very famous noh actor and writer. Noh is a traditional Japanese musical drama. He lived until 1384.
- Blanche d'Évreux was born. She was a French princess who later became the Queen of France. She passed away in 1398.
People Who Died in 1333
- On February 7, Nikkō died. He was a Japanese priest and the founder of a Buddhist school called Nichiren Shoshu. He was born in 1246.
- On September 25, Prince Morikuni passed away. He was the ninth Kamakura shogun of Japan. A shogun was a powerful military ruler in Japan. He was born in 1301.
- On November 15, Nichimoku died. He was also a Japanese priest and an important leader in the Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist school. He was born in 1260.
- William of Alnwick was a Franciscan friar and a theologian. A friar is a member of a religious order, and a theologian studies religion.
- Ladislaus I of Poland was a king of Poland.
- Antipope Nicholas V died. An Antipope was someone who claimed to be the Pope but was not officially recognized by the main Church.
- William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster passed away. An Earl was a noble title, similar to a count. He was born in 1312.
