1284
Statute of Rhuddlan annexes Wales
Edward I issued a statute from the castle of Rhuddlan that formally incorporated the principality of Wales into the English crown.
Genoese destroy Pisan fleet at Meloria
In a single day's battle off the Tuscan coast, Genoa's galleys shattered the naval power of Pisa.
Alfonso X deposed by his son Sancho
The learned king of Castile, beset by his unruly nobility and family quarrels, was deposed by his second son Sancho.
Pied Piper legend originates in Hamelin
The earliest references to a mysterious figure leading one hundred and thirty children out of the German town of Hamelin date to around this year.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1284?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1284. The most significant is Statute of Rhuddlan annexes Wales: Edward I issued a statute from the castle of Rhuddlan that formally incorporated the principality of Wales into the English crown.
What era was 1284 part of?
1284 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1284?
The events from 1284 span Europe.