1368 facts for kids
The year 1368 was a time of big changes around the world, especially in Asia. New empires rose, and old ones faded. Important leaders were born, and others passed away. Let's explore some of the key events that shaped this year.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1330s 1340s 1350s – 1360s – 1370s 1380s 1390s |
| Years: | 1365 1366 1367 – 1368 – 1369 1370 1371 |
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Major Events of 1368
New Empires and Rulers
- Timur became the ruler of Samarkand. This city is now in a country called Uzbekistan. Timur would later build a huge empire across Asia.
- In China, a new leader named Zhu Yuanzhang started the Ming Dynasty. He is also known as the Hongwu Emperor. The Ming Dynasty replaced the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, which had ruled China for a long time.
- Work began on the famous Great Wall of China as we know it today. This massive wall was built to protect China from invaders from the north.
- In Japan, Emperor Chōkei became the new emperor.
- Ramesuan took over as ruler of Ayutthaya. This city is now in southern Thailand. He followed his father, Ramathibodi I.
- In what is now eastern Russia, Mikhail Aleksandrovich became the only ruler of Tver. He took over after his co-ruler died.
Conflicts and Alliances
- The city of Moscow attacked Tver. However, Tver fought back with help from Lithuania and a group called the Blue Horde.
- The King of Norway sent the very last Royal Ship from Norway to the Greenland Eastern Settlement. This event is part of the story of how the Norse people explored and settled parts of North America and the history of Greenland.
People Born in 1368
- February 14 – Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor was born. He grew up to become a very important emperor in Europe. He died in 1437.
- December 3 – King Charles VI of France was born. He ruled France for many years. He died in 1422.
- Pope Martin V was born. He later became a leader of the Catholic Church. He died in 1431.
- Thomas Occleve, an English poet, was born. He wrote many poems. He died in 1450.
- Robert Merchant, a French painter, was born in June.
People Who Died in 1368
- October 7 – Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence passed away. He was a son of Edward III of England, a king of England. He was born in 1338.
- Andrea Orcagna, an Italian artist, died. He was known for his paintings, sculptures, and buildings.
- Ibn-i-Yamin, a Persian poet, also died this year.
- Ramathibodi I, the ruler of Ayutthaya, passed away.
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