1371
Battle of Maritsa: Ottomans crush Serbian princes
A Serbian army led by King Vukasin and his brother attempted a night march toward the Ottoman camp on the Maritsa river and was destroyed when Ottoman scouts…
Hongwu Emperor dispatches maritime envoys to Southeast Asia
The Ming emperor sent diplomatic missions to Java, Champa, and Siam, demanding tribute and offering trade.
Sergius of Radonezh founds Trinity Lavra
The Russian hermit, already famous for his austere humility, established what would become the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius north of Moscow, a monastery…
John of Gaunt claims the Castilian throne
The Duke of Lancaster, married to Pedro the Cruel's daughter, declared himself king of Castile and spent a decade trying to make the claim stick.
Great Bible commissioned for Charles V's Louvre library
Charles V of France commissioned a richly illuminated French translation of the Bible in two massive volumes, with marginal commentaries and historiated…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1371?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1371. The most significant is Battle of Maritsa: Ottomans crush Serbian princes.
What era was 1371 part of?
1371 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1371?
The events from 1371 span Europe and East Asia.