1275
Marco Polo reaches Kublai Khan's court
After four years crossing deserts and mountains, the Polos arrived at Kublai's summer capital Shangdu.
Mechanical clocks begin appearing in European churches
The earliest weight-driven mechanical clocks, using verge escapements to regulate their motion, appeared in English and Italian cathedral towers.
Kanem empire expands under Mai Dunama
The Kanem empire northeast of Lake Chad flourished under Mai Dunama Dibbalemi…
Shajar al-Durr's tomb completed in Cairo
A decade after her gruesome murder by fellow wives with wooden shoes, the former Mamluk sultana Shajar al-Durr, the tree of pearls, received a final burial…
Edward I's first Statute of Westminster
The new English king issued a sweeping legal code designed to professionalize royal justice, limit seigneurial abuses, and settle disputes over wardships.
Eihei-ji monastery flourishes under Dogen's heirs
The Soto Zen monastery of Eihei-ji in the mountains of Echizen, founded by Dogen in 1244, continued to teach the careful choreography of monastic life…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1275?
Saeculum lists 6 events from 1275. The most significant is Marco Polo reaches Kublai Khan's court: After four years crossing deserts and mountains, the Polos arrived at Kublai's summer capital Shangdu.
What era was 1275 part of?
1275 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1275?
The events from 1275 span East Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East.