1282
Sicilian Vespers massacre the French
On Easter Monday a drunken French sergeant harassed a Palermitan bride outside the church of Santo Spirito.
Llywelyn the Last killed at Cilmeri
Caught in the open by English forces during his uprising, the last independent Welsh prince was killed near Builth Wells, reportedly by a lone knight…
Peter III of Aragon lands in Sicily
Summoned by Sicilian rebels and backed by his wife Constance, Manfred's daughter, Peter III sailed into Trapani and claimed the island.
Edward I issues Welsh coinage reform
As part of his pacification of Wales, Edward I launched a thorough reform of the English coinage, recalling worn pennies and minting silver groats…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1282?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1282. The most significant is Sicilian Vespers massacre the French: On Easter Monday a drunken French sergeant harassed a Palermitan bride outside the church of Santo Spirito.
What era was 1282 part of?
1282 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1282?
The events from 1282 span Europe.