1304

The year 1304 was a common year starting on Saturday according to the Julian calendar. Significant events during this year include the death of the Holy Roman Emperor Albert I in May. His reign had been marked by struggles to consolidate imperial power. In Scotland, the ongoing Wars of Scottish Independence saw continued conflict. Andrew Moray, a prominent Scottish leader, died during this period. In Europe, the Kingdom of France was under the rule of Philip IV, known as Philip the Fair, who was actively pursuing policies to centralize royal authority. The Papacy, though still based in Rome, was experiencing a period of increasing influence from the French monarchy. In the Byzantine Empire, the struggle for control of Macedonia continued. The year also saw various local conflicts and developments across the globe, reflecting the complex political and social landscape of the early 14th century.