What happened in 1279
2 entries recorded for 1279, listed by date. That was 747 years ago.
1279 at a glance
- Years ago
- 747 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 13th century
- Decade
- 1270s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
March
- March 5
Livonian Order
The Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order suffered a great loss when 71 knights died in the Battle of Aizkraukle.
- March 19
Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty
Mongol conquest of Song China: Zhao Bing (pictured), the last Song emperor, drowned at the end of the Battle of Yamen, bringing the Song dynasty to an end after three centuries.
Questions about 1279
What happened in 1279?
This site records 2 entries for 1279, including Livonian Order on March 5. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1279?
747 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1279 turns 747 this year.
Which century is 1279 in?
1279 falls in the 13th century, in the 1270s.
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