1278
Battle on the Marchfeld decides central Europe
Rudolf of Habsburg, allied with Hungary, defeated and killed Ottokar II of Bohemia in a clash east of Vienna.
Cimabue paints at Assisi
The Florentine master Cimabue frescoed the upper church of San Francesco at Assisi with scenes of the apocalypse and the lives of the apostles.
Bohemian silver mines at Kutna Hora discovered
Prospectors struck rich silver veins in the hills southeast of Prague…
Glass mirrors perfected in Venice
Venetian glassmakers on Murano developed techniques for producing flat glass mirrors backed with a tin-mercury amalgam, replacing the polished metal mirrors…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1278?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1278. The most significant is Battle on the Marchfeld decides central Europe: Rudolf of Habsburg, allied with Hungary, defeated and killed Ottokar II of Bohemia in a clash east of Vienna.
What era was 1278 part of?
1278 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1278?
The events from 1278 span Europe.