Mar 31 Ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies on this day in history.
Jun 01 Jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies in the year 1340.
Oct 18 In the year 1340 henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies
Dec 04 Henry Burghersh, English bishop and chancellor (b. 1292) died in the year 1340.