What Happened In History Year 1271

Historical Events for the Year 1271

• 8th April » In Syria, sultan Baybars conquers the Krak of Chevaliers.
• 8th September » John XXI chosen as Pope.
• 18th December » Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), officially marking the start of the Yuan Dynasty of Mongolia and China.

Famous Birthdays in 1271

• 8th September » Charles Martel of Anjou (d. 1295)
• 27th September » Wenceslaus II of Bohemia (d. 1305)
• 5th November » Ghazan, Mongol ruler (d. 1304)

Famous Deaths in History for 1271

• 28th January » Isabella of Aragon, Queen of France called Isabella of Aragon (b. 1247)
• 13th March » Henry of Almain (b. 1235)

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