1266
Aquinas begins Summa Theologiae
At the papal studium in Rome, Thomas Aquinas began work on his massive theological synthesis.
Berke-Hulagu war splits the Mongol world
The Golden Horde and the Ilkhanate fought a pitched battle at the Terek River in the Caucasus, the first open war between Mongol khanates.
Baibars storms Safed from the Templars
The Mamluk sultan captured the Templar castle of Safed after a month's siege, having promised the garrison safe passage.
Charles of Anjou kills Manfred at Benevento
Invited south by the papacy to crush the Hohenstaufen, Louis IX's brother routed Manfred of Sicily on a plain near Benevento.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1266?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1266. The most significant is Aquinas begins Summa Theologiae: At the papal studium in Rome, Thomas Aquinas began work on his massive theological synthesis.
What era was 1266 part of?
1266 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1266?
The events from 1266 span Europe, Central Asia and Middle East.