Year by year · 13th century
1282
1282 in world history: 9 events, 3 births, 9 deaths and 2 states founded. 749 recorded states existed that year.
Events
Sicilian Vespers uprising begins in Palermo
At the hour of vespers outside the church of Santo Spirito, Sicilians rose against Charles of Anjou's French rule, killing thousands. The island passed to Peter III of Aragon.
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, last native Prince of Wales, is killed
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was killed near Cilmeri during Edward I's conquest of Wales. Wales lost its independence, and in 1301 Edward gave the title Prince of Wales to his own son.
Treaty
Treaty of Kępno
The Treaty of Kępno was an agreement made on 15 February 1282 between Mestwin II, Duke of Pomerelia, and Przemysł II, Duke of Greater Poland.
Battle
Battle of Moel-y-don
The Battle of Moel-y-don was fought on 6 November 1282 on the Menai Strait, during Edward I's final war against Llywelyn ap Gruffudd.
In the profiles
Kingdom of GwyneddLlywelyn ap Gruffudd is killed near Cilmeri
Kingdom of SicilyThe Sicilian Vespers drive the Angevins from the island
Crown of AragonPeter III takes Sicily after the Sicilian Vespers
Kingdom of NaplesThe Sicilian Vespers leave Charles of Anjou with only the mainland
Empire of TrebizondJohn II gives up the title of Emperor of the Romans
Born in 1282 3
Died in 1282 9
States founded 2
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