1313
Giovanni Boccaccio born near Florence
The illegitimate son of a Florentine merchant arrived in this world, later claimed fatherhood was Parisian.
Özbeg Khan converts the Golden Horde to Islam
The young khan of the western Mongol steppe declared Islam the state religion, executing Mongol princes who refused to convert.
Shinran's Jodo Shinshu spreads in Japan
Decades after Shinran's death, his radical doctrine of salvation by pure faith in Amida Buddha had taken root among farmers and fishermen across the Hokuriku…
Henry VII dies at Buonconvento
The Luxembourg emperor, making a final attempt to pacify Ghibelline Italy, succumbed to malaria near Siena.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1313?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1313. The most significant is Giovanni Boccaccio born near Florence: The illegitimate son of a Florentine merchant arrived in this world, later claimed fatherhood was Parisian.
What era was 1313 part of?
1313 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1313?
The events from 1313 span Europe, Central Asia and East Asia.