1279

Europe

 * - n forces led by defeat the  in the.
 * The first of the are passed under king, which prevents land from passing into possession of the church.
 * The second of two main surveys of the, an  seen as a follow up to the  completed in , is begun; it lasts until.
 * 's important medical writings are translated into by  some 350 years after Al-Razi's death.
 * The of  moves into the.
 * town is founded.

Asia

 * - 's  defeats the  in the .  This completes the Mongol conquest of  and ends the Song Dynasty.
 * - The , the supreme object of veneration of, is inscribed by.
 * A diplomatic party sent by  to  is killed by Japan's regent, leading to a second invasion attempt by the Mongols in.
 * The of  falls under attacks by the  and.
 * sultan and emir  of  invade ; a revolt in Egypt while they are away forces Baraka to abdicate and allows Qalawun to become sultan.

Births

 * (died )

Deaths

 * - King (born )
 * -, Chinese admiral and official
 * - (born )
 * - Duke
 * - King (born )
 * , and archbishop
 * , Queen consort of Castile and León (born )
 * , Queen consort of Castile and León (born )