What happened in 1265
2 entries recorded for 1265, listed by date. That was 761 years ago.
1265 at a glance
- Years ago
- 761 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 13th century
- Decade
- 1260s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
January
- January 20
Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester
Simon de Montfort summoned local representatives to the Palace of Westminster to attend a parliament, now considered to be the forerunner of the House of Commons of England.
August
- August 4
Second Barons' War
Second Barons' War: Royal troops led by Prince Edward defeated baronial forces under Simon de Montfort at the Battle of Evesham in Worcestershire, England.
Questions about 1265
What happened in 1265?
This site records 2 entries for 1265, including Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester on January 20. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1265?
761 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1265 turns 761 this year.
Which century is 1265 in?
1265 falls in the 13th century, in the 1260s.
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