- Jan 7 Charles I of Anjou, King of Naples, brother of King Louis IX, dies at 58
- Mar 28 Pope Martin IV (Simon de Brion), reigned 1281-85.
- May 20 John II of Jerusalem, King of Cyprus (b. 1259)
- Jul 28 Queen Keran of Armenia, consort of Leo III of Armenia
- Oct 5 Philip III "the Bold", King of France (1270-85), dies of dysentery at 40
- Nov 10 Pedro III, King of Aragon (1276-85) and King of Sicily (1282-85), dies of unknown causes at around 45 or 46
- Nov 11 King Peter III of Aragon, dies at about 46 [exact birthdate uncertain]
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