1382
Wycliffe's Bible translated into English
John Wycliffe and his followers completed the first full translation of the Vulgate Bible into Middle English, placing scripture in the hands of literate…
Tokhtamysh sacks Moscow
The Genghisid khan of the Golden Horde, having defeated Mamai with Timur's help, came west to remind Russia who its master was.
Burji Mamluk dynasty seizes power in Cairo
Barquq, a Circassian slave-soldier, overthrew the last Bahri sultan and established the Burji Mamluk line that would rule Egypt and Syria for 135 years.
Harihara II builds Virupaksha Temple complex
At Vijayanagara on the Tungabhadra, the king enlarged the ancient Virupaksha shrine with gopuram gateway towers and pillared mandapas that stretched…
Battle of Roosebeke crushes Ghent rebels
Philippe van Artevelde led the Flemish weavers against a French royal army on a foggy hillside in West Flanders.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1382?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1382. The most significant is Wycliffe's Bible translated into English.
What era was 1382 part of?
1382 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1382?
The events from 1382 span Europe, Central Asia, Middle East and South Asia.