1270
Louis IX dies on crusade outside Tunis
Landing at the site of ancient Carthage on an ill-advised crusade, the French king caught dysentery with his son.
Pandyan kingdom at its medieval peak
The Pandya dynasty under Jatavarman Sundara I extended its control over much of southern India, reducing Cholas, Hoysalas, and Sinhala Sri Lanka to tributaries.
Yekuno Amlak founds the Solomonic dynasty
Claiming descent from the union of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, the Amhara lord Yekuno Amlak overthrew the Zagwe kings of Ethiopia.
Igbo Ukwu bronzes created in West Africa
Smiths in the Niger delta region cast delicate bronze vessels, leopards, and ritual pendants using lost-wax techniques of remarkable finesse.
Eighth Crusade ends on African sands
After Louis IX's death outside Tunis, his brother Charles of Anjou negotiated a treaty with the Hafsid emir and withdrew the remaining crusaders.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1270?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1270. The most significant is Louis IX dies on crusade outside Tunis: Landing at the site of ancient Carthage on an ill-advised crusade, the French king caught dysentery with his son.
What era was 1270 part of?
1270 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1270?
The events from 1270 span Africa and South Asia.