Historical Events In 1261
Friday, 21 February 2025
Feb 28 Hendrik, duke of Brabant (1248-61), dies on this day in history.
May 25 In the year 1261 alexander IV, [Rinaldo dei conti di Segni], Pope (1254-61), dies
Jul 25 In the year 1261 byzantium Emperor Michael VIII recaptures Constantinople
Aug 29 Jacques Pantaleon elected as Pope Urban IV in the year 1261.
Sep 18 In the year 1261 koenraad van Hochstaden, archbishop of Cologne, dies
Oct 09 On this day in history dionysius, the Justified, king of Portugal (1279-1325)
Dec 25 John IV Lascaris of the restored Eastern Roman Empire is deposed and blinded by orders of his co-ruler Michael VIII Palaeologus on this day in history.