What happened in 1290?
1290 Chihli earthquake, University of Coimbra and Mamluk Sultanate dissolved — among 41 events recorded in 1290. A further 5 events are dated only to the wider period.
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People 11
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Gregory II of Constantinople died
Cypriot bishop
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Mekhitar of Ayrivank died
Armenian composer
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Thomas Bradwardine born
Born in Chichester. English cleric, mathematician and courtier (c.1300–1349).
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Barlaam of Seminara born
Born in Seminara. Italian theologian.
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Margaret, Maid of Norway died
Died in Orkney Islands. Queen of Scotland.
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Ladislaus IV of Hungary died
Died in Körösszegapáti. King of Hungary (1262-1290).
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Magnus III of Sweden died
Died in Visingsö. King of Sweden from 1275 to 1290.
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Mayta Cápac born
Born in Cusco. 4th ruler of the Kingdom of Cuzco (Inca Emperor).
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Lloque Yupanqui died
Died in Cusco. 3rd ruler of the Kingdom of Cuzco (Inca Emperor).
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Elizabeth the Cuman died
Died in Kingdom of Hungary. Hungarian queen consort.
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Al-Wathiq I born
Born in Cairo. Abbasid caliph.
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Science & Technology 3
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University of Coimbra
Public university in Coimbra, Portugal
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University of Lisbon
Public research university in Lisbon, Portugal
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University of Macerata
University in Italy
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Religion & Belief Systems 7
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Orvieto Cathedral
Cathedral of Orvieto, Umbria, Italy
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Cluj-Napoca Franciscan Church
Heritage site in Cluj County, Romania
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Chiesa della Compagnia della Disciplina della Santa Croce
Building in Naples, Italy
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Wat Phra That Chedi Luang
Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand
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former church of San Domenico
Former church and convent in Pesaro
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castle with chapel
Buildings in Hilfikon in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland
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San Francesco della Scarpa
Church building in Sulmona, Italy
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Disasters & Pandemics 1
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1290 Chihli earthquake
Earthquake in northeast China (27 September 1290)
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Architecture & Engineering 14
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Sant'Anastasia
Church in Verona
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Remiremont Abbey
Abbey located in Vosges, in France
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Michaeliskirche (Erfurt)
Church building in Altstadt (Erfurt), Germany
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White Abbey
House of Carmelite friars, founded in 1290
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St. Mary's Church, Clifton
Grade I listed church in Clifton, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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St Mary's Church, Temple Balsall
Grade I listed church in Balsall, Solihull, West Midlands, England, UK
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Tourbillon Castle
Ruins of the bishop's castle in Sion in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
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Taiseki-ji Temple
Buddhist temple in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
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Castle of Portalegre
Building in Portalegre, Portalegre District, Portugal
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Visconti Castle
Castle in Vercelli, Italy
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Castello Doria (Angri)
Castle in Angri, Italy
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Kilmahew Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
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Achanduin Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
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Sint-Stephanuskerk
Church in Nederokkerzeel, Belgium
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Empires & Countries 5
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Duchy of Nysa founded
Duchy of Nysa was founded, with its capital at Nysa.
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county of Louvain dissolved
county of Louvain ceased to exist, having been centered at Leuven.
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Khalji dynasty founded
Khalji dynasty was founded, with its capital at Delhi.
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Mandi State founded
Mandi State was founded, with its capital at Mandi.
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Mamluk Sultanate dissolved
Mamluk Sultanate ceased to exist, having been centered at Delhi.
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records these 5 entries only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. They are listed here because 1290 is where that broader date falls, not because they are known to have happened in 1290.
13th century 1
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Jacobikerk
Church building in Utrecht, Netherlands
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1290s 4
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Tower of St. Olav
Tower in Vyborg, Russia
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Charles I, Lord of Monaco born
Born in Calabria. French politician.
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Giovanni de' Marignolli born
Born in Florence. Czech medieval chronicler.
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Jōbutsu-ji Temple
Buddhist temple in Yokohama, Japan
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