What Happened This Year 1283

Historical Events from This Year 1283

Military & Warfare

Roger of Lauria's Naval Victory Over Angevins

July 8th, 1283 741 years ago

Roger of Lauria, leading the Aragonese fleet, achieved a significant victory against the Angevin fleet, which had been dispatched to suppress a rebellion in Malta. This naval engagement not only solidified Roger's reputation as a formidable commander but also reinforced the strategic control of the Aragonese crown over the Mediterranean region, impacting the political landscape of the time.

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