1367 facts for kids

The year 1367 was a time of change and important events across Europe and beyond. New kings took power, a famous library was started, and cities built defenses. Let's explore what happened in this busy year!

Big Events of 1367

Kings and Power

• A King Returns to Castile: In what is now Spain, Pedro of Castile became King of Castile again. He won a big battle called the Battle of Nájera. Pedro had help from the English army, while his half-brother, Henry II, was helped by the French. It was a major conflict involving different European powers!
• New King in Portugal: In Portugal, Ferdinand I became the new king. This happened after his father, Peter I, passed away.
• New Duke in Göttingen: Otto I became the Duke of the independent city of Göttingen. This city is now part of Germany. Otto took over after his father, Ernst I, died.

Building and Learning

• France's First Royal Library: Charles V, the King of France, created something very special: the first royal library in France! This was a big step for learning and sharing knowledge.
• Moscow Builds a Wall: The city of Moscow built a strong stone wall around itself. This wall was made to protect the city from possible attacks, especially from Lithuania.
• University Founded in Hungary: A new place for learning, the University of Pécs, was started in Hungary. Universities were important centers for education and research in the Middle Ages.

People Born in 1367

This year saw the birth of several people who would become important figures in history:

• January 6 – King Richard II of England was born. He would later rule England. (He died in 1400).
• April 3 – King Henry IV of England was born. He also became a King of England. (He died in 1413).
• Mary of Enghien, who later became the Queen of Naples, was born. (She died in 1446).
• Michael de la Pole, 2nd Earl of Suffolk was born. He was an important English nobleman. (He died in 1415).

People Who Died in 1367

Some notable people passed away in 1367:

• January 18 – King Peter I of Portugal died. He was the father of the new King Ferdinand I. (He was born in 1320).
• December 28 – Ashikaga Yoshiakira, a powerful Japanese shogun, passed away. (He was born in 1330).
• Gil Alvarez De Albornoz, a Spanish cardinal, died.
• Sohier of Enghien, who held the title of Duke of Athens, passed away.
• Duke Ernst I of Göttingen, the father of the new Duke Otto I, died.

See also

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