1319
Great Famine devastates the Baltic grain trade
The relentless rains that had drowned harvests across northern Europe since 1315 reached their peak of misery.
Pandya dynasty collapses under Delhi Sultanate pressure
Malik Kafur's devastating raid of 1311 had cracked the Pandyas of Madurai…
Goryeo Korea submits to Yuan marriage alliance
King Chungsuk of Goryeo married a Mongol princess, cementing Korea's status as a client kingdom of the Yuan dynasty.
Magnus IV unites Sweden and Norway
A three-year-old Swedish prince inherited the Norwegian throne from his grandfather Haakon V…
Tver becomes Moscow's rival
Grand Prince Mikhail of Tver was summoned to the Horde by Uzbeg Khan, convicted of various offenses, and executed by Tatar guards who hacked him apart…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1319?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1319. The most significant is Great Famine devastates the Baltic grain trade: The relentless rains that had drowned harvests across northern Europe since 1315 reached their peak of misery.
What era was 1319 part of?
1319 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1319?
The events from 1319 span Europe, South Asia and East Asia.