1287

1287 (MCCLXXXVII) is a year in the late 13th century of the Anno Domini era. It sits within a broader context of political consolidation in Europe, ongoing fragmentation and administration in the Mongol successor states in Asia, and persistent networks of trade, religion, and culture across Afro-Eurasia. Records from this year are uneven, with many events known only through regional chronicles or later histories.

In Europe, monarchies and noble houses continued to strengthen centralized authority and pursue territorial interests, while legal and administrative reforms slowly expanded the reach of rulers over their realms. The period also saw continued conflicts and power realignments among competing dynasties, as societies adapted to changing economic and military pressures. The Catholic Church remained a major influence on politics and daily life, and monastic and scholastic institutions continued to develop, contributing to urban growth and education.

In the eastern and southern continents, the Mongol successor states—such as the Ilkhanate in Persia and other khanates across Central and West Asia—maintained governance and diplomatic networks, managing succession concerns and military campaigns that shaped regional stability for years to come. Trade routes across the Silk Road and maritime networks in the Mediterranean connected peoples from Europe to Asia, supporting cultural exchange and the movement of goods, ideas, and technologies.

Culturally, Gothic and early medieval architectural traditions persisted in many regions, alongside ongoing developments in literature, science, and urban life. As with many years of the era, 1287 is best understood through its regional histories and the broader patterns of the High Middle Ages.