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Here’s a list of significant events that took place in Europe during the 13th century:

**1204**: The Fourth Crusade leads to the sack of Constantinople, establishing Latin rule in the Byzantine capital.

4th crusade ... 1204 latin rule Const ... see 1261

1453 fall , to ottoman

**1215**: The Magna Carta is signed by King John of England, limiting the powers of the monarchy and establishing certain legal rights.

magna carta

**1216**: Pope Innocent III dies; his influence on the Church and European politics is significant.

pope innocent iii dies

**1220**: Frederick II is crowned Holy Roman Emperor, marking a significant moment in the power dynamics of Europe.

**1227-1229**: The Sixth Crusade occurs, led by Frederick II, resulting in a treaty that allows Christians to control Jerusalem.

6th crusade, control jerusalem

**1231**: The establishment of the Inquisition by Pope Gregory IX to combat heresy.

est inquisition

**1233**: The first known witch trials begin in Europe, marking the start of a long history of witch hunts.

1st witch trials

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Jane Wenham was among the last subjects of a typical witch trial in England in 1712, but was pardoned after her conviction and set free. Janet Horne was executed for witchcraft in Scotland in 1727.

The final act, the Witchcraft Act 1735, led to prosecution for fraud rather than witchcraft since it was no longer believed that the individuals had actual supernatural powers or traffic with Satan. The 1735 act continued to be used until the 1940s to prosecute individuals such as spiritualists and gypsies. The act was finally repealed in 1951.[89]

The last execution of a witch in the Dutch Republic was probably in 1613.[

**1241**: The Mongol invasion of Europe reaches ## Hungary and Poland ##, leading to significant destruction.

**1250**: The death of Frederick II, leading to a power vacuum in the Holy Roman Empire.

**1254**: The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the conflict between England and France over the territories of Normandy and Anjou.

**1261**: The Byzantine Empire is restored under Michael VIII Palaiologos after the recapture of Constantinople.

byzantium restored

**1271-1295**: Marco Polo travels to Asia, documenting his experiences and bringing knowledge of the East back to Europe.

marco polo

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**1273**: Rudolf of Habsburg is elected King of the Romans, beginning the rise of the Habsburg dynasty.

rise of the habsburgs

The Reformation and the Peace of Augsburg (1555): The Habsburgs, under Emperor Charles V, faced the Protestant Reformation. The Peace of Augsburg allowed for the coexistence of Catholicism and Lutheranism within the Holy Roman Empire, marking a significant moment in religious and political history.

The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648): This devastating conflict involved many European powers and was rooted in religious and political disputes within the Holy Roman Empire. The Habsburgs, as Holy Roman Emperors, played a central role in the war, which ultimately led to significant territorial and political changes in Europe.

Nb this war cost 7-8 million lives

The Treaty of Westphalia (1648): This treaty ended the Thirty Years' War and established a new political order in Europe, recognizing the sovereignty of individual states and diminishing the power of the Habsburgs in the Holy Roman Empire.

The War of Spanish Succession (1701-1714): This conflict arose over the question of who would succeed to the Spanish throne after the death of the last Habsburg king of Spain, Charles II. The war ended with the Treaty of Utrecht, which significantly altered the balance of power in Europe and marked the decline of Habsburg influence in Spain.

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**1284**: The establishment of the University of Oxford, one of the oldest universities in the world.

oxford uni

**1290**: The expulsion of Jews from England by King Edward I, a significant event in the history of Jewish communities in Europe.

**1295**: The first meeting of the English Parliament is held, marking a significant development in English governance.

english parliament

**1296**: The start of the Wars of Scottish Independence, with Scotland resisting English rule.

**1299**: The establishment of the Ottoman Empire, which would have a profound impact on Europe in the following centuries.

These events reflect a period of ## significant political, social, and cultural change in Europe ##, setting the stage for developments in the following centuries.

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Fourteenth Century (1301-1400):

The century was marked by the devastating impact of the Black Death, which killed a significant portion of Europe's population and led to profound social and economic changes.
The Hundred Years' War began in 1337, leading to shifts in power and national identity in England and France.

Nb this war costs hundreds of thousands of lives

The Avignon Papacy (1309-1377) and the subsequent Great Schism (1378-1417) created significant religious and political turmoil within the Catholic Church.
Intellectual developments included the continuation of scholasticism and the early stirrings of humanism.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_humanism

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Fifteenth Century (1401-1500):

The fifteenth century is often seen as a pivotal period leading into the Renaissance, characterized by a revival of art, literature, and classical learning. This era produced renowned figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Erasmus.
The **invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440 revolutionized the spread of knowledge and literacy.**
The century saw the fall of Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and significant shifts in trade and cultural exchanges between Europe and the East.
The Age of Exploration began, with figures like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama expanding European horizons and initiating global trade networks.

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