1257
Mount Samalas erupts catastrophically in Indonesia
The volcano on Lombok island exploded in what modern geologists have identified as one of the largest eruptions of the last ten thousand years.
Sorbonne founded in Paris
Robert de Sorbon, a chaplain of Louis IX, established a college for poor theology students near the Seine.
Mongols first invade Dai Viet
A Mongol tumen rode south from Yunnan into northern Vietnam.
Richard of Cornwall elected King of the Romans
The enormously wealthy younger brother of Henry III of England bought the votes of four German electors and was crowned King of the Romans at Aachen.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1257?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1257. The most significant is Mount Samalas erupts catastrophically in Indonesia: The volcano on Lombok island exploded in what modern geologists have identified as one of the largest eruptions of the last ten thousand years.
What era was 1257 part of?
1257 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1257?
The events from 1257 span Southeast Asia and Europe.