Famous Deaths In 1278

Feb 10 Margaret II of Flanders (b. 1202) died in the year 1278.  

May 08 Emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268) died in the year 1278.  

Aug 13 Daikaku, Zen teacher Rinzai line/head of Kenchoji, dies in Japan at 65 in the year 1278.  

Aug 26 In the year 1278 ottokar II, King of Bohemia (1253-78), dies in battle  

Apr 17 Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320) was born in the year 1278.