1308
Duns Scotus dies in Cologne
The Subtle Doctor, a Franciscan Scot whose Latin prose tangled readers for centuries, died suddenly at forty-two.
Malik Kafur's southern conquests begin
Alauddin Khalji dispatched his favorite slave-general on a plundering expedition into the Hindu south.
Sultanate of Kilwa mints its first copper coins
On the coral island off the Swahili coast, Sultan al-Hasan ibn Sulaiman issued copper falus for local trade while gold flowed north to Arabia.
Albert I of Germany murdered by his nephew
Riding to reclaim inherited lands, the Habsburg king was ambushed by John the Parricide near the Reuss river and cut down in full view of his retinue.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1308?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1308. The most significant is Duns Scotus dies in Cologne: The Subtle Doctor, a Franciscan Scot whose Latin prose tangled readers for centuries, died suddenly at forty-two.
What era was 1308 part of?
1308 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1308?
The events from 1308 span Europe, South Asia and Africa.