1253Jul, 4
Battle of West-Capelle: John I of Avesnes defeats Guy of Dampierre.
John of Avesnes (1 May 1218 – 24 December 1257) was the count of Hainaut from 1246 to his death.
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Events on 1253
- 28Apr
Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō
Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk, propounds Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō for the very first time and declares it to be the essence of Buddhism, in effect founding Nichiren Buddhism. - 8Sep
Stanislaus of Szczepanów
Pope Innocent IV canonised Stanislaus of Szczepanów, killed by king Bolesław II.