1290. Edward I expels the Jews from England. See "EXPULSION OF JEWS FROM ENGLAND," vi, 356.
Death of the "Maid of Norway," Queen of Scotland; John Balliol, Robert
Bruce, and others dispute the succession.
Ladislaus of Hungary assassinated; he is succeeded by Andrew III, called the Venetian, from the place of his birth.
1291. Edward I, of England, decides the disputed succession in Scotland; he claims and receives homage from the competitors as their suzerain.
In Switzerland the three Forest Cantons confederate, these being Uri,
Schwyz, and Unterwalden.
Siege and conquest of Acre from the Christians by Malek el-Ashref; end of the Christian realm of Jerusalem.
Death of Rudolph of Hapsburg.
Death of Saadi, the Persian poet.
1292. Edward I awards the crown of Scotland to John Balliol, who does homage to him.
Adolphus of Nassau elected to the German throne.