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The year 1370 was a common year that began on a Tuesday, marking the start of a new cycle in the Julian calendar. This ordinary year saw significant events unfold across various regions, including Central Asia, Europe, and beyond.

In Central Asia, Timur, also known as Tamerlane, became the first Emir of the Timurid Empire after proclaiming himself king in Balkh following the Siege of Balkh. His conquests over Central Asia and parts of Persia were now complete. The Treaty of Stralsund brought an end to the war between Denmark and the Hanseatic League.

In Europe, the Hundred Years' War continued with the English led by Edward the Black Prince reclaiming the city of Limoges from the French in September 1370. This marked a significant turning point in the conflict, effectively ending the Limoges enamel industry. The war also saw the Battle of Pontvallain on December 4, where a French army under Bertrand du Guesclin defeated an English force.

The Capet-Anjou family experienced losses with the death of Casimir III, King of Poland, in October 1370 due to an accident while hunting. He was succeeded by his daughter Elizabeth and son Louis I of Hungary. In Vietnam, Trần Nghệ Tông deposed Dương Nhật Lễ as emperor on November 15.

In Europe, Pope Gregory XI succeeded Pope Urban V on December 20, marking a significant shift in the papal succession. The year also saw notable deaths including Frederick I, Elector of Saxony; Pier Paolo Vergerio il Vecchio; Guarino da Verona; John VII Palaiologos; Kong Olav IV of Norway; Jan Piast; and Vitalis of Assisi.

The Mongols continued to exert influence in the region. Tamerlan proclaimed himself king in Balkh, while his son Ayourchiridhara took the title of emperor in Karakorum after the death of the great Khan Toghan Tèmur. The reform of the Mandarin recruitment system was implemented in China during June 1370.

In North Africa, Morocco's Mérinides captured the city of Tlemcen on August 7. Meanwhile, negotiations and a peace treaty between the Kingdom of Cyprus and the Sultan of Egypt took place from August to December 25.

The year also saw significant events in Europe. A truce was negotiated by Pope Urban V