1350s facts for kids
The 1350s were a time of big changes in Europe, especially with the rise of the Ottoman Empire and the growing power of trade groups like the Hanseatic League. These years saw important events that shaped the future of many countries and how people traded goods.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1320s 1330s 1340s – 1350s – 1360s 1370s 1380s |
| Years: | 1350 1351 1352 1353 1354 1355 1356 1357 1358 1359 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
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Key Events of the 1350s
The Ottoman Turks Enter Europe
The 1350s marked a very important time for the Ottoman Turks. They were a powerful group from Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). During this decade, they started to expand their lands into Europe. This was a major step for them.
Crossing into Europe
In 1352, the Ottomans captured a fortress called Tzympe Castle on the European side of the Dardanelles strait. This was their first permanent base in Europe. It was a big deal because it gave them a foothold. Just two years later, in 1354, a strong earthquake damaged the walls of Gallipoli. The Ottomans quickly took advantage of this and captured the city. Gallipoli was a very important port.
Impact on Europe
Taking Gallipoli was a huge win for the Ottomans. It gave them a gateway to expand further into the Balkan Peninsula. This event worried many European rulers. It showed that the Ottomans were a new and powerful force. They would continue to expand their empire for many centuries.
The Hanseatic League Begins to Meet
The Hanseatic League was a powerful group of merchant guilds and market towns. They were mostly from Northern Europe, especially around the Baltic Sea and North Sea. Their main goal was to protect their trade interests. They wanted to make trade safer and more profitable for their members.
Forming a Strong Alliance
While the Hanseatic League had been around for a while, the 1350s were important because they started to hold more formal meetings. These meetings were called Hansetage. At these gatherings, representatives from different cities would come together. They discussed common problems and made decisions about trade rules.
Why the League Was Important
The Hanseatic League helped its member cities become very rich. They controlled much of the trade in goods like fish, grain, timber, and furs. They also built their own trading posts and protected their ships from pirates. The League acted almost like a separate power. It even had its own navy at times. Its formal meetings in the 1350s showed how organized and influential it had become.
See also
In Spanish: Años 1350 para niños
