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1307| 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 1307 | China [administration] | Temür Öljeitü, the great khan, dies. He is succeeded by his nephew Haishan. Mongol rule in China now declines into dissension and civil war. | | 17 June 1307 | England [births and deaths] | Edward I Longshanks, king of England 1272–1307, son of Henry III, who subdued Wales, dies in Burgh by Sands, near Carlisle, England (68). | | 7 July 1307 | England [Anglo–Scottish Wars 1296–1371)] | When King Edward I of England dies whilst leading an army to Scotland, he is succeeded by his son, Edward II. | | 8 August 1307 | Scotland, England [Anglo–Scottish Wars 1296–1371)] | King Edward II of England campaigns in Scotland, briefly. On his withdrawal Robert I the Bruce, King of Scotland, re-establishes himself. | | 6 October 1307 | Florence, Italy, Holy Roman Empire [political events] | Corso Donati, an aristocrat and leader of the Black faction of the pro-papal Guelph party in Florence, is killed while evading arrest. He had planned a coup to reverse the recent reform of the Florentine constitution, produced as a result of financial depression and popular unrest. Donati's failure and death brings to an end the period of dominance of the ancient noble families in Florence. |
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