1285
Philip IV the Fair becomes King of France
On the death of his father Philip III, the seventeen-year-old prince inherited the French throne.
Second Mongol invasion of Vietnam defeated
A Yuan army under Prince Toghan pushed into Dai Viet and occupied the capital Thang Long, only to be worn down by Tran guerrilla tactics and tropical heat.
Lalibela rock churches venerated
A generation after their carving under the Zagwe dynasty, the monolithic rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were already places of pilgrimage for Ethiopian…
Honorius IV elected pope
The Savelli cardinal Giacomo was elected pope at Perugia, taking the name Honorius IV despite being crippled by gout and unable to stand at his own coronation.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1285?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1285. The most significant is Philip IV the Fair becomes King of France: On the death of his father Philip III, the seventeen-year-old prince inherited the French throne.
What era was 1285 part of?
1285 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1285?
The events from 1285 span Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa.