1265
Dante born in Florence
Under the sign of Gemini in a prosperous Florentine family, the boy who would transform the Italian vernacular into a language of cosmic vision was born.
Nasir al-Din Tusi's Zij-i Ilkhani published
The Persian astronomer completed his monumental astronomical tables at Maragheh, synthesizing Greek, Indian, and Chinese observations with new measurements…
Montfort's Parliament meets at Westminster
Simon de Montfort summoned an assembly that included, for the first time, elected representatives from the towns and shires alongside barons and bishops.
Simon de Montfort killed at Evesham
Trapped against a bend in the Avon by Prince Edward's forces, the baronial leader fought and died in a brutal melee.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1265?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1265. The most significant is Dante born in Florence: Under the sign of Gemini in a prosperous Florentine family, the boy who would transform the Italian vernacular into a language of cosmic vision was born.
What era was 1265 part of?
1265 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1265?
The events from 1265 span Europe and Middle East.