1274
First Mongol invasion of Japan fails
A Yuan invasion fleet landed at Hakata Bay and fought the samurai of Kyushu to a standstill before retreating to their ships.
Thomas Aquinas dies at Fossanova
Struck by a low-hanging branch while riding to the Council of Lyon…
Second Council of Lyon attempts reunion
Byzantine envoys to a papal council at Lyon nominally agreed to church union in exchange for western protection against Charles of Anjou.
Bonaventure dies at Lyon
The Franciscan theologian and minister general of the order, known as the Seraphic Doctor, died during the Council of Lyon.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1274?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1274. The most significant is First Mongol invasion of Japan fails: A Yuan invasion fleet landed at Hakata Bay and fought the samurai of Kyushu to a standstill before retreating to their ships.
What era was 1274 part of?
1274 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1274?
The events from 1274 span East Asia and Europe.