What happened in 1309

3 entries recorded for 1309, listed by date. That was 717 years ago.

1309 at a glance

Years ago
717 (as of 2026)
Century
14th century
Decade
1300s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
3
Breakdown
3 historical events

March

  • March 14

    Eid al-Fitr

    Historical event

    On Eid al-Fitr, the citizens of Granada stormed palaces in the city, deposing Sultan Muhammad III and placing his half-brother Nasr on the throne.

August

  • August 11

    Reconquista

    Historical event

    Reconquista: Aragonese forces led by King James II landed on the coast of Almería, beginning an ultimately unsuccessful siege of the city, then held by the Emirate of Granada.

September

  • September 12

    Reconquista

    Historical event

    Reconquista: Castilian forces captured Gibraltar from the Emirate of Granada.

Questions about 1309

What happened in 1309?

This site records 3 entries for 1309, including Eid al-Fitr on March 14. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1309?

717 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1309 turns 717 this year.

Which century is 1309 in?

1309 falls in the 14th century, in the 1300s.

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