1373
Catherine of Siena begins her public mission
The young Dominican tertiary, illiterate but visionary, began dictating letters to popes and princes urging reform of the Church and a return of the papacy…
Gajah Mada dies, Majapahit reaches zenith
The legendary mahapatih of Majapahit, architect of the Palapa oath to unite the archipelago, died at the peak of his court's power.
Ming dynasty fortifies the northern frontier
Hongwu ordered the reconstruction and extension of border walls and garrison towns along the steppe frontier, resettling hundreds of thousands of soldiers…
Anglo-Portuguese alliance signed at Westminster
Edward III's envoys and the Portuguese embassy signed a treaty of perpetual friendship between the two crowns.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1373?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1373. The most significant is Catherine of Siena begins her public mission.
What era was 1373 part of?
1373 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1373?
The events from 1373 span Europe, Southeast Asia and East Asia.