Important Historical Events of the year 1266, Year 1266 in History

List of 1266 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1266

What happened in the year 1266?

Date Event
February 26, 1266 Battle of Benevento: An army led by Charles, Count of Anjou, defeats a combined German and Sicilian force led by Manfred, King of Sicily. Manfred is killed in the battle and Pope Clement IV invests Charles as king of Sicily and Naples.
June 23, 1266 War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Trapani, the Venetians defeat a larger Genoese fleet, capturing all its ships.