1366 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1330s 1340s 1350s – 1360s – 1370s 1380s 1390s |
| Years: | 1363 1364 1365 – 1366 – 1367 1368 1369 |
The year 1366 was a time of many changes and important events across different parts of the world. Kingdoms saw new leaders, and people started new projects. There were also conflicts and agreements that shaped history.
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What Happened in 1366?
Changes in Leadership
In Castile, a kingdom in what is now Spain, a big change happened. Henry II became the new king. He took the throne from his half-brother, Pedro of Castile, which was a major political event at the time.
Far away in Morocco, the Marinid Sultanate also saw a new leader. Abu Faris Abdul Aziz became the Sultan. He took over after the previous ruler, Abu Zayyan, was no longer in power.
Building and New Beginnings
In Aberdeenshire, Scotland, a man named Thomas Fraser began building something important. He started work on a large tower house. This building would later become famous as Muchalls Castle. It's still a well-known historical site today.
In the city of Granada, which is also in present-day Spain, Muhammed V started a big project. He built the Granada Hospital. This was an important step for helping people and improving the city.
A famous company also began in 1366. In what is now Belgium, the Stella Artois brewery was founded. It started making drinks that are still known around the world today.
Conflicts and Peace
In southern India, there was a long-running conflict. The Hindu Vijayanagara Empire and the Muslim Bahmani Sultanate were often at war. This year, there were fierce battles between the two empires.
In Eastern Europe, two important leaders made peace. Dmitri Donskoi, who ruled Muscovy (around modern-day Moscow) and Vladimir, reached an agreement with Dmitri Konstantinovich. Konstantinovich had been a ruler of Vladimir before. This peace helped to bring more stability to the region.
Important People Born in 1366
- March 22 – Thomas de Mowbray, 1st Duke of Norfolk: He was an important English politician.
- July 11 – Anne of Bohemia: She became the queen of Richard II of England.
- Lady Elizabeth FitzAlan: An English noblewoman from a powerful family.
- Miran Shah: He later became a governor in the region of Azerbaijan.
Notable People Who Died in 1366
- January 25 – Henry Suso: A German religious writer and thinker.
- Simon Islip: He was the Archbishop of Canterbury, a very important religious leader in England.
- Petrus Torkilsson: He was the Archbishop of Uppsala, a key religious figure in Sweden.
- Ming Yuzhen: He founded a rebel empire called Daxia in China.
