What happened in 1270

3 entries recorded for 1270, listed by date. That was 756 years ago.

1270 at a glance

Years ago
756 (as of 2026)
Century
13th century
Decade
1270s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
3
Breakdown
3 historical events

February

  • February 16

    Livonian Crusade

    Historical event

    Livonian Crusade: In the Battle of Karuse, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania achieved a decisive victory over the Livonian Order on the frozen surface of the Baltic Sea.

August

  • August 10

    Yekuno Amlak

    Historical event

    Yekuno Amlak deposed the last Zagwe king and seized the imperial throne of Ethiopia, beginning the reign of the Solomonic dynasty, which would last for more than 700 years.

  • August 25

    Philip III of France

    Historical event

    Philip III became King of France following the death of his father Louis IX during the Eighth Crusade.

Questions about 1270

What happened in 1270?

This site records 3 entries for 1270, including Livonian Crusade on February 16. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1270?

756 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1270 turns 756 this year.

Which century is 1270 in?

1270 falls in the 13th century, in the 1270s.

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