Events on May 21 in history

Dušan's Code (May 21, 1349)

Dušan's Code, the constitution of the Serbian Empire, is enacted by Dušan the Mighty.

Dušan's Code (Serbian Cyrillic: Душанов законик, Dušanov zakonik, known historically as Закон благовјернаго цара Стефана – Law of the pious Emperor Stefan) is a compilation of several legal systems that was enacted by Stefan Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia in 1349. It was used in the Serbian Empire and the succeeding Serbian Despotate. It is considered an early constitution, or close to it; an advanced set of laws which regulated all aspects of life.

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Events on 1349

9 Jan

Basel massacre
The Jewish population of Basel, believed by the residents to be the cause of the ongoing Black Death, is rounded up and incinerated.
17 Apr

Hasan II (Bavandid ruler)
The rule of the Bavand dynasty in Mazandaran is brought to an end by the murder of Hasan II.
24 Aug

Bubonic plague
Six thousand Jews are killed in Mainz after being blamed for the bubonic plague.[1]

Events on May 21 in history

Dušan's Code (May 21, 1349)

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Events on 1349

Basel massacre

Hasan II (Bavandid ruler)

Bubonic plague