1290

The year 1290 was a significant period within the Late Middle Ages. In England, this year is famously marked by the expulsion of the Jews. King Edward I issued the Edict of Expulsion, forcing all Jewish people to leave the country within a specified timeframe. This event had profound social and economic consequences for England for centuries to come.

In the wider world, the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria continued its dominance. They had successfully repelled the Mongol invasions in the preceding decades, securing their position as a major power in the region. Meanwhile, in Europe, the foundations for later nation-states were gradually being laid. The Hundred Years' War, a protracted conflict between England and France, had not yet begun, but the underlying tensions and territorial disputes were present. Artistic and intellectual developments continued, with Gothic architecture flourishing and scholasticism influencing philosophical thought. The year 1290 therefore represents a confluence of political shifts, societal changes, and ongoing cultural developments across various regions.