1370 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1340s 1350s 1360s – 1370s – 1380s 1390s 1400s |
| Years: | 1367 1368 1369 – 1370 – 1371 1372 1373 |
The year 1370 was a time of important events across the world. New leaders came to power, wars ended, and new technologies appeared. This year saw big changes in Europe and Asia, shaping the future of many countries.
Important Events
- On May 24, a peace agreement called the Treaty of Stralsund was signed. This treaty officially ended a war between Denmark and the Hanseatic League. The Hanseatic League was a powerful group of trading cities in northern Europe.
- On October 20, Philip II of Taranto, who was known as the Titular Emperor of Constantinople, married Elisabeth of Slavonia. This was a significant royal wedding of the time.
- On December 20, Pope Gregory XI became the new leader of the Catholic Church. He took over from Pope Urban V as the 201st pope.
- The steel Crossbow was used for the first time as a weapon in wars. This was a big step in military technology.
- Carthusian monks built a special monastery called the London Charterhouse in London. Monks are religious men who live together and dedicate their lives to God.
- The city of Xian in China began to build stronger defenses. This process is called fortification, making the city safer from attacks.
- A powerful leader named Timur finished taking over parts of Central Asia and Persia. He then created a large new empire known as the Timurid Empire.
- In Vietnam, Tran Phu became the new king, replacing Duong Nhat Le.
- For the second time in a few years, Moscow attacked the city of Tver. Tver fought back with help from Lithuania and a powerful group called the Blue Horde.
- After the death of Casimir III of Poland, his sister Elisabeth of Kujavia and her son Louis I of Hungary took over. This marked the start of the Capet-Anjou family ruling Poland.
People Born This Year
- Duke William of Austria (died 1406)
- Guarino da Verona, an Italian thinker who studied old texts (died 1460)
- Joanna of Navarre, a princess and daughter of Charles II of Navarre (died 1437)
- John Lydgate, an English monk and poet (died 1451)
- Queen Mary of Sicily (died 1402)
- Erasmo of Narni, an Italian soldier who fought for money (died 1443)
- King Olaf IV of Norway (died 1387)
- John VII Palaeologus, a Byzantine Emperor (died 1408)
- Jan Piast, a Duke from Ziebice (died 1428)
- Jan Sindel, a Polish scientist (died 1443)
- Jan Zizka, a famous leader of the Hussites (died 1424)
- Pawel Wlodkowic, a Polish scholar (died 1435)
People Who Died This Year
- December 19 – Pope Urban V, the former leader of the Catholic Church (born 1310)
- Casimir III of Poland, a king of Poland (born 1310)
- Ukhaatu Khan, a powerful leader of the Mongol Empire (born 1320)
- Shi Nai'an, a Chinese writer (born 1296)
See also
In Spanish: 1370 para niños
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