Year by year · 14th century

1339

1339 in world history: 4 events, 3 births, 3 deaths, 1 work and 1 state founded. 835 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 20 February

    The Milanese defeat Lodrisio Visconti's mercenaries at Parabiago

    Near Parabiago, in deep snow, the exiled Lodrisio Visconti's mercenary Compagnia di San Giorgio routed part of the Milanese army and captured Luchino Visconti. The Milanese rallied, freed Luchino and defeated Lodrisio.

    Milan

  2. Battle

    Battle of Laupen

    The Battle of Laupen was fought on 21 June 1339 near Laupen, west of Bern, between Bern, supported by troops from the Forest Cantons, and a coalition of regional nobles allied with the city of Fribourg.

ProfileState757 states with a known seat in 1339Open the atlas at 1339 →

In the profiles

  • Republic of GenoaSimone Boccanegra is elected the first doge of Genoa
  • ManichaeismThe image of Mani as the Buddha of Light is carved at Cao’an near Quanzhou

Born in 1339 3

Died in 1339 3

Works 1

States founded 1

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