Years: 1296 1297 1298 - 1299 - 1300 1301 1302

Decades: 1260s 1270s 1280s - 1290s - 1300s 1310s 1320s

Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century 1299 state leaders

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.