What happened in 1261
2 entries recorded for 1261, listed by date. That was 765 years ago.
1261 at a glance
- Years ago
- 765 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 13th century
- Decade
- 1260s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
July
- July 25
Struggle for Constantinople (1204–1261)
Struggle for Constantinople: Alexios Strategopoulos led Nicaean forces to recapture Constantinople, leading to the reestablishment of the Byzantine Empire and the end of the Latin Empire.
August
- August 15
Michael VIII Palaiologos
Michael VIII Palaiologos was crowned Byzantine emperor in Constantinople.
Questions about 1261
What happened in 1261?
This site records 2 entries for 1261, including Struggle for Constantinople (1204–1261) on July 25. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1261?
765 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1261 turns 765 this year.
Which century is 1261 in?
1261 falls in the 13th century, in the 1260s.
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