1299

Events

• Osman I declares the independence of the Ottoman Principality
• The County of Holland is annexed by the County of Hainaut
• April 1, 1299 Kings Towne on the River Hull granted city status by Royal Charter of King Edward I of England.

Births

• Alfonso IV of Aragon (d. 1366)

Deaths

• Ertogrül Shah, the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire.