1355 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1320s 1330s 1340s – 1350s – 1360s 1370s 1380s |
| Years: | 1352 1353 1354 – 1355 – 1356 1357 1358 |
The year 1355 was a time of important events across Europe. Kings were crowned, conflicts broke out, and new leaders were born. This year saw changes in power and significant moments that shaped history.
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Important Events of 1355
Royal Conflicts and Power Shifts
- On January 7, King Afonso IV of Portugal sent people to remove Ines de Castro, who was loved by his son, Prince Peter I of Portugal. This sad event led Prince Pedro to start a conflict, causing a civil war in Portugal.
- On April 5, Charles IV was crowned emperor in the city of Rome. Being crowned emperor meant he was recognized as a very powerful ruler in Europe.
- On April 18, in Venice, a group called the Council of Ten removed their leader, Doge Marin Falier, from power. He was accused of planning against them.
Conflicts and Skirmishes
- On February 10, a big fight known as the St. Scholastica's Day riot happened in Oxford, England. This conflict lasted two days and involved many people.
- A small group of soldiers from Scotland and France entered Northumberland in England. They raided the city of Berwick-upon-Tweed and won a small battle against an English force near Nisbet, Berwickshire.
Other Notable Events
- In April, Philip from Anjou married Mary of Naples. She was the daughter of Charles of Valois, who was the duke of Calabria, and Mary of Valois.
- On September 1, Tvrtko I wrote an important document from his old castle called Visoki. This document is a historical record from that time.
People Born in 1355
- January 7 – Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was born. He was a son of King Edward III of England.
- August 16 – Philippa Plantagenet, who became the Countess of Ulster, was born.
- Manuel Chrysoloras was born. He was a Byzantine humanist, which means he was a scholar who studied human culture and history.
- Konrad von Jungingen was born. He later became the 25th Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, a powerful group of knights.
People Who Died in 1355
- April 18 – Doge Marin Falier, the Italian ruler, passed away.
- August 3 – Bartholomew de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh died.
- December 5 – John III, Duke of Brabant passed away. He was born in 1300.
- Inês de Castro, who was loved by King Peter I of Portugal, died.
- Stefan Dusan, who was the King of Serbia, passed away.
See also
In Spanish: 1355 para niños
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