1304
Petrarch is born in Arezzo
Francesco Petrarca arrived in the world of exile, his notary father banished with the Whites from Florence.
Ilkhan Öljaitü converts to Shia Islam
The Mongol ruler of Persia, baptized a Christian and once a Buddhist, declared himself a Shia Muslim and struck coins bearing the names of the Twelve Imams.
Giotto summoned to paint at Assisi
The Florentine master labored in the upper basilica of San Francesco, rendering the life of Saint Francis in plaster and pigment.
Edward I captures Stirling Castle
After twelve weeks under Edward's siege engines, including the monstrous 'Warwolf' trebuchet - the largest ever built in the British Isles - Stirling…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1304?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1304. The most significant is Petrarch is born in Arezzo: Francesco Petrarca arrived in the world of exile, his notary father banished with the Whites from Florence.
What era was 1304 part of?
1304 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1304?
The events from 1304 span Europe and Middle East.