1277
Baibars dies after a lifetime of conquest
The Mamluk sultan who had broken the Mongols at Ain Jalut, destroyed the Assassins' Syrian strongholds, and dismantled the Crusader states died in Damascus…
Condemnations of Paris denounce Aristotelianism
Bishop Etienne Tempier of Paris condemned 219 theological propositions derived from Aristotle and Averroes.
Edward I's first Welsh war
Launching from Chester, the English king led a massive summer campaign against Llywelyn ap Gruffudd of Wales.
Guelph-Ghibelline conflicts convulse Florence
The uneasy peace in Florence between papal Guelphs and imperial Ghibellines broke down again amid factional murders and expulsions.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1277?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1277. The most significant is Baibars dies after a lifetime of conquest.
What era was 1277 part of?
1277 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1277?
The events from 1277 span Middle East and Europe.