What happened in 1264

4 entries recorded for 1264, listed by date. That was 762 years ago.

1264 at a glance

Years ago
762 (as of 2026)
Century
13th century
Decade
1260s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
4
Breakdown
4 historical events

January

  • January 23

    Louis IX of France

    Historical event

    King Louis IX of France issued the Mise of Amiens, a settlement between King Henry III of England and barons led by Simon de Montfort heavily favouring the former, which later led to the Second Barons' War.

May

  • May 14

    Second Barons' War

    Historical event

    Second Barons' War: King Henry III was defeated at the Battle of Lewes and forced to sign the Mise of Lewes, making Simon de Montfort the de facto ruler of England.

August

  • August 8

    Reconquista

    Historical event

    Reconquista: In the early stages of the Mudéjar revolt, Muslim rebels captured the Alcázar of Jerez de la Frontera in present-day Spain, holding it for about two months.

  • August 14

    War of Saint Sabas

    Historical event

    War of Saint Sabas: A Genoese fleet captured or sank most of the ships of a Venetian trade convoy off the Albanian coast.

Questions about 1264

What happened in 1264?

This site records 4 entries for 1264, including Louis IX of France on January 23. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1264?

762 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1264 turns 762 this year.

Which century is 1264 in?

1264 falls in the 13th century, in the 1260s.

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