1299
Osman I founds the Ottoman Beylik
In a Bithynian frontier pasture, a Turkish chieftain named Osman asserted independence from his Seljuk overlords and began raiding Byzantine territory.
Duns Scotus lectures in Oxford
The Scottish Franciscan philosopher John Duns Scotus began his Oxford lectures on Peter Lombard's Sentences, developing a subtle metaphysics of individuation…
Ghazan invades Syria and defeats the Mamluks
The Ilkhan of Persia crossed the Euphrates with a Mongol army and routed the Mamluks at Wadi al-Khazandar near Homs.
Ghazan promotes Rashid al-Din
The Ilkhan Ghazan elevated his Jewish-born physician and polymath Rashid al-Din to vizier.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1299?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1299. The most significant is Osman I founds the Ottoman Beylik: In a Bithynian frontier pasture, a Turkish chieftain named Osman asserted independence from his Seljuk overlords and began raiding Byzantine territory.
What era was 1299 part of?
1299 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1299?
The events from 1299 span Middle East and Europe.