1336
Ashikaga Takauji enters Kyoto and ends the Kenmu Restoration
Spurned by Go-Daigo, the powerful warrior reversed sides and marched on the capital with a formidable army of eastern samurai.
Vijayanagara Empire founded in the Deccan
Two brothers, Harihara and Bukka, formerly captives at Delhi who had converted to Islam, returned home, embraced Hinduism again under the guidance of the sage…
Petrarch climbs Mont Ventoux
On a clear April morning, Petrarch and his brother walked up the windswept Provencal mountain for no purpose but the view.
Jean Buridan publishes on impetus
The rector of the University of Paris proposed that a projectile moves not because air pushes it but because an 'impetus' impressed by the thrower…
Edward III forbids the export of raw wool to Flanders
In retaliation for French interference in Flanders, Edward embargoed English wool exports, hoping to force Flemish weavers to relocate to England…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1336?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1336. The most significant is Ashikaga Takauji enters Kyoto and ends the Kenmu Restoration: Spurned by Go-Daigo, the powerful warrior reversed sides and marched on the capital with a formidable army of eastern samurai.
What era was 1336 part of?
1336 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1336?
The events from 1336 span East Asia, South Asia and Europe.