What Happened in 1281

Feb 21 1281

Simon de Brion (Martin IV) elected Pope

Pope Martin IV (between 1210 and 1220 – March 28, 1285), born Simon de Brion, held the papacy from February 21, 1281 until his death. Simon de... Read more
Oct 29 1281

Second Battle of Hims

The second Battle of Hims was fought, on October 29, 1281, between the armies of the Mamluk dynasty of Egypt and Ilkhanate, division of the Mongol... Read more