What Happened in 1357

Major Events

  • Jun 3 Peace of Ath signed (in modern Belgium), settles Brabant succession
  • Jun 4 The "Peace of Ath", signed by Count Louis II of Flanders and Duke Wenceslaus of Luxembourg ends the attempt of the succession of Brabant
  • Jul 9 Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor assists laying the foundation stone of Charles Bridge in Prague
  • Nov 25 Charles IV issues letter of protection of Jews of Strasbourg Alsace

More People Born in 1357

Who Died in 1357

  • May 28 Afonso IV, King of Portugal (1325-57) called the Brave, dies at 66
  • Jul 13 Bartolus de Saxoferrato Italian jurist (b. 1313)


World Leaders in 1357