Historical Events In 1261
Thursday, 03 July 2025
Feb 28 Hendrik, duke of Brabant (1248-61), dies in the year 1261.
May 25 In the year 1261 alexander IV, [Rinaldo dei conti di Segni], Pope (1254-61), dies
Jul 25 Byzantium Emperor Michael VIII recaptures Constantinople on this day in history.
Aug 29 On this day in history jacques Pantaleon elected as Pope Urban IV
Sep 18 On this day in history koenraad van Hochstaden, archbishop of Cologne, dies
Oct 09 In the year 1261 dionysius, the Justified, king of Portugal (1279-1325)
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.