1266 - Definition and Overview

Events

• February 26 - French defeat Germans and Sicilians at Battle of Benevento.
• Dictum of Kenilworth issued.
• Treaty of Perth gives Western Isles to Scotland.
• Prince Koreyasu succeeds Prince Munetaka as shogun in Japan.

Births

• Beatrice Portinari, Dante Alighieri's beloved and guide through Heaven in The Divine Comedy
• Duns Scotus

Deaths

• February 26 - Manfred of Sicily
• Birger Jarl, Swedish regent

Monarchs/Presidents

• Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276)