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1261 Historical Event(s)
July 25, 1261
– The city of Constantinople is recaptured by Nicaean forces under the command of Alexios Strategopoulos, re-establishing the Byzantine Empire.
August 15, 1261
– Michael VIII Palaeologus is crowned Byzantine emperor in Constantinople.
December 25, 1261
– John IV Lascaris of the restored Eastern Roman Empire is deposed and blinded by orders of his co-ruler Michael VIII Palaeologus.
Who Were Born On 1261?
February 1, 1261
– Walter de Stapledon, English bishop (d. 1326)
February 28, 1261
– Margaret of Scotland, queen of Norway (d. 1283)
October 9, 1261
– King Dinis of Portugal (d. 1325)