1352
Zhu Yuanzhang joins the Red Turbans
An orphaned peasant from Anhui, who had survived the plague in a Buddhist monastery by begging for alms, joined Guo Zixing's Red Turban band as a foot soldier.
Ibn Battuta crosses the Sahara to Mali
Now in his late forties, the indefatigable Moroccan joined a salt caravan from Sijilmasa to Walata.
Glarus and Zug join the Swiss Confederation
Two more Alpine communities swore the federal oath, expanding the original three forest cantons into a five-member confederation.
Karak earthquake ruins Crusader castle
A Dead Sea region earthquake severely damaged the Crusader-built fortress of Karak, held by the Mamluks since Saladin's day.
Innocent VI reforms the Avignon papacy's excesses
The new pope dismissed the pleasure-loving cardinals of Clement VI's court, cut expenditures, and sent the warrior-cardinal Albornoz to reconquer the Papal…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1352?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1352. The most significant is Zhu Yuanzhang joins the Red Turbans: An orphaned peasant from Anhui, who had survived the plague in a Buddhist monastery by begging for alms, joined Guo Zixing's Red Turban band as a foot soldier.
What era was 1352 part of?
1352 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1352?
The events from 1352 span East Asia, Africa, Europe and Middle East.