1343 facts for kids

The year 1343 saw several big changes in who was in charge of countries and important events across Europe. Kings changed, new rules were made, and some famous people were born or died.

Key Events of 1343

Changes in Kingship

• Magnus II of Sweden stopped being the king of Norway. His son, Haakon VI, became the new king. However, Haakon was still very young. This meant his father, Magnus, still made most of the big decisions for him.

Important Declarations

• On January 27, Pope Clement VI created an important official document called a Bull. It was named Unigenitus.

New Titles and Unions

• The special connection where one king ruled both Sweden and Norway came to an end. This was called a personal union.
• Edward, the Black Prince was given the important title of Prince of Wales. This title is usually given to the person who will become the next king of England.

People Born in 1343

• Alexander Stewart, 1st Earl of Buchan was born. He was a powerful Scottish nobleman. (He died in 1394).
• Geoffrey Chaucer, a very famous English poet, was born around this time. He is known for writing The Canterbury Tales. (He died in 1400).
• Emperor Chōkei of Japan was born. He later became an emperor of Japan. (He died in 1394).
• Thomas Percy, 1st Earl of Worcester was born. He was an English nobleman who later became involved in rebellions. (He died in 1403).

People Who Died in 1343

• On December 15, Hasan Kucek, a prince from the Chobanid dynasty, passed away.
• Sir Ulick Burke, an important Irish nobleman, died.
• Aimone of Savoy, who was a count in the region of Savoy, also died this year.