1365
Crusader sack of Alexandria
Peter I of Cyprus led a Latin fleet to the great Egyptian port, stormed it with a surprise amphibious assault, and let his men spend three days raping…
Tamerlane and the grave of Tughlugh Temur
Tughlugh Temur, the last significant Chagatayid khan, died in Central Asia, leaving a power vacuum that Timur exploited with stunning speed.
Rudolph IV founds the University of Vienna
The young Habsburg duke, jealous of his father-in-law Charles IV's Prague foundation, planted his own studium generale on the Danube.
Ming sea cucumber trade reaches Borneo
Ming tribute missions seeking coral, pearl, and sea cucumber visited the northern Borneo coast, establishing informal diplomatic ties with the sultan of Brunei.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1365?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1365. The most significant is Crusader sack of Alexandria.
What era was 1365 part of?
1365 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1365?
The events from 1365 span Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and Southeast Asia.