1350 facts for kids

The year 1350 was a time of big changes and important events across the world. Kings fought battles, new leaders rose to power, and a terrible sickness continued to spread across Europe. It was a year that shaped history in many ways.

Important Events of 1350

Wars and Battles

In 1350, England and France were still fighting in a long conflict known as the Hundred Years' War. English forces continued their attacks on French lands.

On August 29, a big naval battle happened off the coast of England. It was called the Battle of Les Espagnols sur Mer, which means "The Spaniards on the Sea." The English fleet, led by their king, King Edward III, fought against a Spanish fleet. The English won this important sea battle.

New Leaders and Empires

In Southeast Asia, a powerful new ruler named Hayam Wuruk became the leader of the Majapahit Empire. This empire was very strong and important in the region during this time.

The Black Death Continues

The terrible sickness known as The Black Death was still causing huge problems across Europe. This plague had started a few years earlier (around 1347) and continued to spread, causing many deaths. In 1350, the Black Death also reached Scotland for the first time, bringing its devastating effects there.

People Born in 1350

Many important people were born in 1350 who would later make their mark on history.

• January 23 – Vincent Ferrer was born in Spain. He became a famous missionary and is now known as a saint. He traveled widely, preaching to many people.
• October 12 – Dmitri Donskoi was born. He became the Grand Duke of Muscovy and Vladimir in Russia. He was a strong leader who helped unite Russian lands.
• Pope Boniface IX was born. He later became a very important religious leader, serving as one of the popes during a time when there were two popes (called the Western Schism).
• Jehuda Cresques was born in Spain. He became a skilled mapmaker, creating detailed maps that were very important for sailors and explorers.
• Manuel II Palaeologus was born. He later became the Byzantine Emperor, leading the Eastern Roman Empire during a challenging period.
• Richard Whittington was born. He became a very successful merchant and was elected Lord Mayor of London several times. He is famous in English folklore.

People Who Died in 1350

The year 1350 also saw the deaths of several important figures.

• March 26 – Alfonso XI of Castile died. He was the King of Castile, a powerful kingdom in what is now Spain.
• August 22 – Philip VI of France died. He was the King of France and had been involved in the early parts of the Hundred Years' War against England.

See also

In Spanish: 1350 para niños