Events from 1375

Richard Rolle dies - hermit mystic wrote 'Fire of Love' about physical heat felt in contemplation

Florence establishes specialized bankruptcy court - Mercanzia handles insolvency cases with summary procedure

St. Catherine: Miraculously learns to write (previously illiterate) - Christ: 'I am He who is, you are she who is not' - Begins dictating 'Dialogue' - Christ on mercy: 'My mercy is incomparably greater than all the sins anyone could commit'

Margaret I becomes regent - rules for infant son Olaf, begins path to Kalmar Union

War of Eight Saints begins - Florence vs Pope Gregory XI, Hawkwood fights for both sides