1338 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1300s 1310s 1320s – 1330s – 1340s 1350s 1360s |
| Years: | 1335 1336 1337 – 1338 – 1339 1340 1341 |
The year 1338 was a time of important events around the world. Major conflicts continued in Europe, while new leaders rose to power in Asia. It was a year that saw the birth of future kings and queens, and the passing of influential figures.
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Big Events in 1338
Wars and Power Struggles
The Hundred Years' War was a long conflict between England and France. In 1338, Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor, who was a powerful ruler in Europe, supported Edward III of England. Louis made Edward a "vicar-general" of the Holy Roman Empire. This meant Edward had special authority to act on Louis's behalf. Louis also agreed to support Edward's claim to be the rightful king of France. This agreement was part of the Treaty of Koblenz.
Meanwhile, Philip VI of France was busy fighting. His army surrounded Guienne, a region in Southwest France. At the same time, the French navy attacked Portsmouth, a port city in England. These actions showed the ongoing tension between England and France.
New Leaders and Empires
In Japan, a powerful military leader named Ashikaga Takauji was given the important title of Shogun by the emperor. A Shogun was like a supreme military commander who often held more real power than the emperor himself. This was a big moment in Japanese history.
Also in 1338, the city of Nicomedia was captured by the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans were a growing power that would become a very large empire. Taking Nicomedia was another step in their expansion.
Important People Born in 1338
Many people who would later become famous were born in 1338.
- 21 January – Charles V of France: He would later become the King of France.
- 3 February – Joanna of Bourbon: She became the Queen of France as the wife of Charles V.
- 5 October – Alexios III of Trebizond: He became an emperor in a region called Trebizond.
- 29 November – Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence: He was a son of King Edward III of England.
Other Births
Some other notable people born this year include:
- George de Dunbar, 10th Earl of March
- Niccolò II d'Este
- Thomas de Ros, 5th Baron de Ros
- Margaret de Stafford
- Tvrtko I of Bosnia
People Who Passed Away in 1338
The year 1338 also saw the deaths of several important figures.
- 24 April – Theodore I of Montferrat
- 5 May – Prince Tsunenaga: He was a son of the Japanese Emperor.
- July – Muhammad Khan: A Persian monarch.
- 4 August – Thomas of Brotherton, 1st Earl of Norfolk
- 22 August – William II of Athens
Other Deaths
Other people who died in 1338 include:
- Kitabatake Akiie: A Japanese governor.
- Alfonso Fadrique: A Sicilian noble.
- Awhadi of Maragheh: A Persian poet.
- Prince Narinaga: A Japanese Shogun.
- Marino Sanuto the Elder: A Venetian statesman and geographer.
- John Wishart: A Scottish bishop.
- Nitta Yoshiaki: A Japanese Samurai.
- Nitta Yoshisada: A Japanese Samurai.
See also
In Spanish: 1338 para niños
