1341 facts for kids

The year 1341 was a time of important changes and events across Europe. New colleges were founded, famous poets were honored, and conflicts over power began.

Important Events of 1341

New College in Oxford

In 1341, The Queen's College was started in Oxford, England. This college is a part of the larger University of Oxford. It was founded by Robert Eglesfield, who was a chaplain to Queen Philippa, the wife of King Edward III.

A Poet's Special Honor

The famous Italian poet Petrarch received a very special award in Rome. He was crowned "poet laureate." This means he was officially recognized as an excellent poet. Petrarch was the first person to get this honor since ancient times. It was a big deal for writers and artists of that era.

War Over Brittany

The year 1341 also marked the start of the Breton War of Succession. This was a conflict over who would control the Duchy of Brittany. A duchy is a territory ruled by a duke or duchess. Two different families claimed the right to rule Brittany, leading to a long and complicated war.

A Countess's Bold Move

Margarete Maultasch, who was the Countess of Tyrol, made a very bold decision in 1341. She sent away her husband, John Henry of Bohemia. She had been married to him when she was very young, as was common for royal families at the time. Later, she married Louis of Bavaria. Because she married again without getting a divorce, the church took a serious step. They declared that she and Louis were "excommunicated." This meant they were officially cut off from the church and its services.

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