1264
Kublai Khan moves his capital to Dadu
Having beaten Ariq Boke, Kublai ordered the construction of a new Chinese-style capital on the site of modern Beijing.
Simon de Montfort wins the Battle of Lewes
The baronial rebel leader captured King Henry III and his son Edward on the Sussex downs after a confused battle in fog.
Mansa Wali Mali expands Mali Empire's reach
Under Mansa Wali, grandson of Sundiata, the Mali Empire extended its commercial networks from the Sahel goldfields to the Saharan salt mines at Taghaza.
Urban IV institutes Corpus Christi feast
Influenced by the visions of the Liege mystic Juliana of Cornillon, the pope established a new feast to honor the body of Christ in the Eucharist.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1264?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1264. The most significant is Kublai Khan moves his capital to Dadu: Having beaten Ariq Boke, Kublai ordered the construction of a new Chinese-style capital on the site of modern Beijing.
What era was 1264 part of?
1264 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1264?
The events from 1264 span East Asia, Europe and Africa.