Year by year · 14th century

1363

1363 in world history: 3 events, 7 deaths and 3 states founded. 871 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 30 August

    The Battle of Lake Poyang begins

    The fleets of Zhu Yuanzhang and Chen Youliang clashed on Lake Poyang in one of the largest naval battles in history. Zhu's victory weeks later opened his path to founding the Ming dynasty.

ProfileState791 states with a known seat in 1363Open the atlas at 1363 →

In the profiles

  • Ming EmpireZhu Yuanzhang defeats Chen Youliang at the naval battle of Lake Poyang
  • Duchy of BurgundyJohn II grants Burgundy to his son Philip the Bold

Died in 1363 7

States founded 3

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