1273
Rumi dies in Konya
The Sufi poet whose grief for his friend Shams of Tabriz had torn open a new chamber of Persian verse died in the Anatolian city of Konya.
Rudolf of Habsburg elected King of the Romans
A Swabian count widely regarded as too weak to be a threat was chosen by the German electors to end the Great Interregnum.
Jalal al-Din Rumi's Masnavi completed by disciples
After the poet's death, his son Sultan Walad and disciples at the Mevlevi lodge in Konya preserved and organized the six books of the Masnavi-i Ma'navi…
Rudolf I crowned at Aachen
The new Habsburg king of the Romans received the traditional coronation in Aachen, imitating Charlemagne.
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What happened in the year 1273?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1273. The most significant is Rumi dies in Konya: The Sufi poet whose grief for his friend Shams of Tabriz had torn open a new chamber of Persian verse died in the Anatolian city of Konya.
What era was 1273 part of?
1273 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1273?
The events from 1273 span Middle East and Europe.