Apr 17 In the year 1297 willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86
Aug 16 John II of Trebizond (b. 1262) died in the year 1297.
Aug 19 Saint Louis of Toulouse, French Catholic bishop (b. 1274) died in the year 1297.
Sep 11 On this day in history hugh de Cressingham, English treasurer, dies in battle
Dec 31 Humphrey de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford, English soldier (b. 1249) died in the year 1297.