1276
Yuan forces capture the Song capital Lin'an
After decades of slow reduction, Bayan's Mongol army occupied Lin'an, modern Hangzhou, without serious resistance.
James I of Aragon dies at Valencia
The Conqueror who had taken Mallorca and Valencia from Muslim rulers and sired a vast brood of legitimate and illegitimate sons died at seventy-eight…
Inca lords consolidate Cusco valley
In the high Andean valley around Cusco, a small Quechua-speaking polity under its early sinchis began absorbing neighboring ayllus through marriage alliances…
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd submits at Aberconwy
The last native Prince of Wales, overwhelmed by Edward I's massive invasion force, was forced to sign the Treaty of Aberconwy, surrendering…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1276?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1276. The most significant is Yuan forces capture the Song capital Lin'an: After decades of slow reduction, Bayan's Mongol army occupied Lin'an, modern Hangzhou, without serious resistance.
What era was 1276 part of?
1276 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1276?
The events from 1276 span East Asia, Europe and South America.