1269
Petrus Peregrinus writes on magnets
A French crusader-engineer at the siege of Lucera wrote the Epistola de Magnete, the first systematic account of magnetic phenomena.
Nasir al-Din Tusi dies at Baghdad
The polymath who had served both Ismaili grand masters and Mongol khans died in the city Hulagu had sacked eleven years earlier.
Marinids conquer Marrakesh
The Berber Marinid dynasty captured the old Almohad capital, ending any serious attempt by the Almohads to reclaim their empire.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1269?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1269. The most significant is Petrus Peregrinus writes on magnets: A French crusader-engineer at the siege of Lucera wrote the Epistola de Magnete, the first systematic account of magnetic phenomena.
What era was 1269 part of?
1269 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1269?
The events from 1269 span Europe, Middle East and Africa.