Year by year · 14th century

1362

1362 in world history: 3 events, 3 deaths and 1 state founded. 868 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 16 January

    The 'Great Drowning of Men' storm surge hits the North Sea coast

    A severe south-westerly gale drove the sea over the coasts of England, the Low Countries, Germany and Denmark. At least 25,000 people died, and the trading town of Rungholt vanished beneath the waves.

    Low CountriesNorth SeaEngland

  2. 17 April

    The Teutonic Order captures and destroys Kaunas Castle

    After a month-long siege, the Teutonic Order captured and destroyed Kaunas Castle, the first brick castle of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Its commander Vaidotas, son of Kęstutis, and 36 others were taken captive.

    Lithuanian CrusadeTeutonic OrderGrand Duchy of Lithuania
ProfileState789 states with a known seat in 1362Open the atlas at 1362 →

In the profiles

Died in 1362 3

States founded 1

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