Historical Events In 1260

Feb 19   Boniface, of Lausanne, Belgian bishop/saint, dies.   

Mar 01   Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis, conquerors Damascus.   

May 05   Kublai Khan is recorded as becoming ruler of the Mongol Empire.   

May 21   Kublai Khan of the Mongol Empire sends his envoy Hao Jing and two other advisors to the Song Dynasty court of Emperor Lizong of Song; while attempting to negotiate with the Song in order to resolve their conflict, Hao Jing and his fellow emissaries are imprisoned by order of the high Chancellor of China, Jia Sidao.   

Sep 03   Battle of Ain Djaloet, Palestine defeats Mongols army   

Sep 04   Battle at Montaperti-Guelfen vs Ghibellijnen   

Oct 23   Koetoez, Turkish sultan of Egypt, murdered   

Oct 24   French King Louis IX dedicates the Chartres cathedral, one of the most prestigious ones in the world.   

Oct 24   Saif ad-Din Qutuz, Mamluk sultan of Egypt, is assassinated by Baibars, who seizes power for himself   

Feb 19   Boniface: Of lausanne, belgian bishop/saint,    

Oct 23   Koetoez: Turkish sultan of egypt, murdered