1261 - What happened in 1261 ?

July 1261

Monday 25:

The city of Constantinople is recaptured by Nicaean forces under the command of Michael VIII Palaeologus, thus re-establishing the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantines also succeed in capturing Thessalonica and the rest of the Latin Empire.

August 1261

Monday 29:

Urban IV becomes Pope, the last man to do so without being a Cardinal first.