Famous Personalities Born In 1278

Apr 17 Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320) was born in the year 1278.  

Feb 10 Margaret II of Flanders (b. 1202) died in the year 1278.  

May 08 In the year 1278 death of emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268)  

Aug 13 Daikaku, Zen teacher Rinzai line/head of Kenchoji, dies in Japan at 65 on this day in history.  

Aug 26 Ottokar II, King of Bohemia (1253-78), dies in battle on this day in history.