1286
Alexander III of Scotland dies
Riding in a storm to join his new queen, the Scottish king fell from his horse over a cliff near Kinghorn.
Arghun Khan seeks Christian alliance against Mamluks
The Mongol Ilkhan of Persia dispatched the Nestorian monk Rabban Bar Sauma to Rome, Paris, and Bordeaux, proposing a joint Mongol-Christian campaign to retake…
Kublai Khan bans Mongol control of Confucian exams
After a protracted debate at court, Kublai allowed the reorganization of imperial examinations but reserved high posts for Mongols and Central Asians.
Norham Treaty negotiated
English and Scottish commissioners met at the Northumbrian border town of Norham to manage the Scottish succession after Alexander III's death.
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What happened in the year 1286?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1286. The most significant is Alexander III of Scotland dies: Riding in a storm to join his new queen, the Scottish king fell from his horse over a cliff near Kinghorn.
What era was 1286 part of?
1286 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1286?
The events from 1286 span Europe, Middle East and East Asia.