Historical Events In 1261
Monday, 11 December 2023
Feb 28 Hendrik, duke of Brabant (1248-61), dies on this day in history.
May 25 On this day in history alexander IV, [Rinaldo dei conti di Segni], Pope (1254-61), dies
Jul 25 In the year 1261 byzantium Emperor Michael VIII recaptures Constantinople
Aug 29 Jacques Pantaleon elected as Pope Urban IV on this day in history.
Sep 18 In the year 1261 koenraad van Hochstaden, archbishop of Cologne, dies
Oct 09 Dionysius, the Justified, king of Portugal (1279-1325) in the year 1261.
Dec 25 John IV Lascaris of the restored Eastern Roman Empire is deposed and blinded by orders of his co-ruler Michael VIII Palaeologus in the year 1261.