1369
Timur seizes Samarkand
The Barlas chief, having outmaneuvered his brother-in-law Husayn at every turn, took the great trade city as his capital.
Hongwu abolishes the Yuan civil service exams
The new Ming emperor discarded the truncated Mongol examination system and spent years designing a new one based strictly on the Four Books in Zhu Xi's…
Charles V resumes the Hundred Years' War
Citing repeated breaches of Bretigny by the Black Prince's harsh Aquitanian taxes, the French king formally appealed Edward III's vassalage and reopened…
Valdemar IV dies and Denmark passes to Margaret's regency
The warrior-king who had clawed back Danish territory from the Hanseatic League and Swedish magnates died without a male heir.
Peter I of Cyprus assassinated after sacking Alexandria
The crusading king who had raided Alexandria in 1365 - the last major crusade against Egypt - was murdered in his bed by his own knights, weary of his wars…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1369?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1369. The most significant is Timur seizes Samarkand: The Barlas chief, having outmaneuvered his brother-in-law Husayn at every turn, took the great trade city as his capital.
What era was 1369 part of?
1369 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1369?
The events from 1369 span Central Asia, East Asia and Europe.