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1261

For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century.

1261 - Events

• January - Pope bans the movement of Flagellants.
• July 25 - Critical event - The city of Constantinople is recaptured by Nicaean forces under the command of Michael VIII Palaeologus, thus re-establishing the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantines also succeed in capturing Thessalonica and the rest of the Latin Empire.
• August 29 - Urban IV becomes Pope, the last man to do so without being a Cardinal first.
• The population of Greenland accepts the overlordship of the King of Norway.
• The Japanese Bun'o era ends, and the Kocho era begins.
• The Convent of Wurmsbach is established in Switzerland.
• Baibars establishes a puppet Caliphate in Cairo.
• Bela IV of Hungary repels a Tatar invasion.

1261 - Births

• February 1 - Walter de Stapledon, English bishop (died 1326)
• October 9 - Denis of Portugal (died 1325)
• Daniel of Moscow, son of Alexander Nevsky

1261 - Deaths

• February 28 - Henry III, Duke of Brabant
• May 25 - Pope Alexander IV
• September 18 - Konrad von Hochstaden, Archbishop of Cologne
• Plaisance of Antioch, regent
• Ch'in Chiu-Shao, Chinese mathematician (born 1201)

See also

• List of state leaders in 1261

Category: 1261

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