History
 

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World

General

Population: 353 Million*
  • Culture: Renaissance unofficially begins (early estimate)
  • Entertainment: John Mandeville publishes fictional “Travels” describing the phoenix, vegetable lamb, gold-guarding griffins and gold-digging ants
  • Religion: Rule of pope weakens in Holy Roman Empire

Europe

  • England: Edward the Black Prince (son of Edward III) defeats French at Poitiers – King John II and son Philip taken prisoners
  • Holy Roman Empire: Charles IV issues "Golden Bull" settling election of German/HRE kings with seven electors instead of Papal control
  • Switzerland: Quake kills 1000 est. 6.5



 
 
 
 
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