1303

Years: 1300 1301 1302 - 1303 - 1304 1305 1306

Decades: 1270s 1280s 1290s - 1300s - 1310s 1320s 1330s

Centuries: 13th century - 14th century - 15th century

Events

• On the 20 April, Pope Boniface VIII founds the University of Rome La Sapienza
• Edward I of England reconquers Scotland (see also: William Wallace, Wars of Scottish Independence)
• The Khilji Dynasty conquers Chittor

Births

• Saint Birgitta, Swedish saint (died 1373)
• Gegeen Khan, Mongol emperor of China (died 1323)

Deaths

• October 11 - Pope Boniface VIII
• Daniel of Russia, first prince of Moscow

Other

• Avoirdupois system of weights and measures introduced to England and Wales.