1321

1321 is a year of the common era situated in the early 14th century. It took place during a period of ongoing feudal governance in Europe, the Avignon papacy in the Catholic Church, and continued political and cultural activity across Asia and the Indian subcontinent. In broad terms, the era was marked by regional powers, shifting alliances, and the gradual exchange of ideas that would later contribute to the literary and cultural transformations of late medieval Europe.

One notable event associated with 1321 is the death of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri. Dante died in Ravenna on September 14, 1321, leaving behind the Divine Comedy, a work that would become a foundational influence in Italian literature and a landmark of world literature. His death is often seen as marking the end of an era in medieval Italian culture and a bridge to later literary developments.

In mathematics, 1321 is a prime number, meaning it has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. This property places 1321 within the broader study of prime numbers, a central topic in number theory with implications in mathematics and computer science.

Across regions, chroniclers record a range of political, religious, and cultural activities in 1321, though details vary by source and locale. The year thus sits within the tapestry of medieval history, notable for its association with Dante and for its place in the ongoing political and intellectual currents of the era.