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What Happened in 1272

Historical Events in 1272

  • Nov 20 Edward I proclaimed King of England after death of his father, Henry III. He would take two years to return to England from the Ninth Crusade.
  • Nov 21 Following Henry III of England's death on November 16, his son Prince Edward becomes King of England.

World Leaders in 1272

  • Kublai KhanKublai Khan
    Mongolian Emperor and Founder of the Yuan Dynasty

Famous People Who Died in 1272

  • Mar 14 Re Enzo, Italian poet/son of Emp Frederik II von Hohenstaufen, dies
  • Mar 17 Emperor Go-Saga of Japan (b. 1220)
  • Apr 2 Richard, 1st Earl of Cornwall, Holy Roman Emperor (b. 1209)
  • Apr 17 Zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59
  • Aug 6 Stefanus V, prince of Transylvania/king of Hungary (1270-72), dies

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