Historical Events In 1261
Friday, 17 May 2024
Feb 28 In the year 1261 hendrik, duke of Brabant (1248-61), dies
May 25 In the year 1261 alexander IV, [Rinaldo dei conti di Segni], Pope (1254-61), dies
Jul 25 On this day in history byzantium Emperor Michael VIII recaptures Constantinople
Aug 29 In the year 1261 jacques Pantaleon elected as Pope Urban IV
Sep 18 Koenraad van Hochstaden, archbishop of Cologne, dies in the year 1261.
Oct 09 Dionysius, the Justified, king of Portugal (1279-1325) in the year 1261.
Dec 25 On this day in history john IV Lascaris of the restored Eastern Roman Empire is deposed and blinded by orders of his co-ruler Michael VIII Palaeologus.