1344 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1310s 1320s 1330s – 1340s – 1350s 1360s 1370s |
| Years: | 1341 1342 1343 – 1344 – 1345 1346 1347 |
The year 1344 was a time when new ideas and changes were happening, especially in how money was made. It was also a year when important people were born and passed away, shaping the history of different regions.
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What Happened in 1344?
New Coins in England
In 1344, King Edward III of England tried something new with money. He introduced three new gold coins: the florin, the leopard, and the helm.
Why Were the New Coins a Problem?
These coins were meant to be worth specific amounts of money. The florin was supposed to be worth six shillings, the leopard three shillings, and the helm one shilling and sixpence. However, there was a big problem. The actual amount of gold in each coin did not match its stated value. This meant the coins were not worth what they claimed to be. Because of this, the new gold coins had to be collected back by August of the same year. Many of them were melted down to recover the gold.
Important People Born in 1344
Who Was Born in 1344?
- Meinhard III was born in 1344. He later became a powerful ruler, known as the Count of Tyrol.
- Parameswara was also born this year. He was a prince from the Srivijayan kingdom in Southeast Asia. He later founded the Sultanate of Malacca, an important trading port. He lived until 1424.
Important People Who Died in 1344
Who Passed Away in 1344?
- Constantine IV of Armenia: He was a ruler of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.
- Gersonides: A very smart French rabbi and mathematician. He was born in 1288 and made important contributions to Jewish law and science.
- Jaghmini: A Persian physician, which means he was a doctor from Persia (modern-day Iran).
- Simone Martini: A famous Italian painter from Siena. He was born in 1284 and was known for his beautiful religious artworks.
- William Montacute, 1st Earl of Salisbury: An important English nobleman and soldier. He was born in 1301.
See Also
In Spanish: 1344 para niños
