1297
William Wallace wins at Stirling Bridge
A low-born Scottish outlaw led a force of spearmen against an English army crossing the narrow wooden bridge over the Forth.
Louis IX canonized by Boniface VIII
Twenty-seven years after his death on crusade, the French king was formally declared a saint of the Roman church.
Genoese merchants open Black Sea trade routes
Genoese trading colonies at Caffa in Crimea and Tana at the mouth of the Don River thrived under Mongol protection, funneling Chinese silk, Indian spices…
Frances dominates Flemish towns briefly
Philip IV of France invaded Flanders in pursuit of its count, and French knights occupied Bruges, Ghent, and other towns.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1297?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1297. The most significant is William Wallace wins at Stirling Bridge: A low-born Scottish outlaw led a force of spearmen against an English army crossing the narrow wooden bridge over the Forth.
What era was 1297 part of?
1297 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1297?
The events from 1297 span Europe.