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1266: Encyclopedia - 1266
For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century.
1266 - Events.
1266 - Europe.
February 26 - In the Battle of Benevento, a...
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Amiens Cathedral: Encyclopedia - Amiens Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens), or just Amiens Cathedral, is the tallest complete cathedra...
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Castle: Encyclopedia Ii - Castle - Purpose Of Castles
Castles were built not only as a defensive measure from hostile enemies, but as an offensive weapon. This article in general discusses ca...
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Marco Polo: Encyclopedia Ii - Marco Polo - Il Milione
On their return from China in 1295, the family settled in Venice where they became a sensation and attracted crowds of listeners who had ...
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Portuguese Empire: Encyclopedia Ii - Portuguese Empire - The Habsburg Kings 1580-1640
From 1580 to 1640, the throne of Portugal was held by the Habsburg kings of Spain resulting in the biggest colonial empire until then (se...
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Frederick Ii Holy Roman Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Frederick Ii Holy Roman Emperor - Summary
Frederick II was considered singular among the European Christian monarchs of the Middle Ages. This was observed even in his own time, al...
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Italian Literature: Encyclopedia Ii - Italian Literature - The Sicilian School
The year 1230 marks the beginning of the Sicilian School, and of a literature showing more uniform traits. Its importance lies more in th...
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Robin Hood: Encyclopedia Ii - Robin Hood - Possible Locations
In modern versions of the legend, Robin Hood is said to have taken up residence in the verdant Sherwood Forest in the county of Nottingha...
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Taranto: Encyclopedia Ii - Taranto - Roman And Byzantine Periods
Taranto - Roman Republic and Empire.
In 122 BC a Roman colony was founded next to Taranto, according to the law proposed by Gaius Sempr...
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1266: Encyclopedia Ii - 1266 - Events
1266 - Europe.
February 26 - In the Battle of Benevento, an army led by Charles, Count of Anjou, defeats a combined German and Sicilia...
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