Years: 1279 1280 1281 - 1282 - 1283 1284 1285

Decades: 1250s 1260s 1270s - 1280s - 1290s 1300s 1310s

Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century 1282 state leaders

Events

• English conquest of Wales begins under Edward I of England
• Sicilian Vespers - Sicilians rebel against Charles of Anjou and are aided by Peter III of Aragon

Births

• Pope Innocent VI

Deaths

• August 25 - Thomas Cantilupe, Bishop of Hereford
• October 13 - Nichiren
• December 11 - Llywelyn the Last, Prince of Wales