What Happened in 1266

Major Events

  • Feb 26 Battle of Benevento fought in Southern Italy between Manfred of Sicily and army of Charles of Anjou
  • Jun 22 Pope Clement IV commissions English philosopher Roger Bacon to begin "writings and remedies for current conditions" ie. write a summary of the sciences (results in his 1267 "opus major")
  • Jun 25 Siege of Kenilworth Castle begins by forces of King Henry III - at 172 day one of the longest sieges in English medieval history [1]
  • Jul 2 Treaty of Perth: Norway recognises Scottish sovereignty over the Hebrides and the Isle of Man
  • Dec 13 Rebels holed up inside Kenilworth Castle surrender after 172 days to Henry III, ending one of the longest sieges in medieval English history [1]

Who Died in 1266

  • Feb 26 Manfred, bastard son of Emperor Frederik II/king of Sicily, dies at the Battle of Benevento
  • Oct 21 Birger jarl, Swedish statesman (b. 1210)


World Leaders in 1266