1343
| Years: 1340 1341 1342 - 1343 - 1344 1345 1346 | |
| Decades: 1310s 1320s 1330s - 1340s - 1350s 1360s 1370s | |
| Centuries: 13th century - 14th century - 15th century | |
Events
- Magnus II of Sweden abdicates from the throne of Norway in favor of his son Haakon VI of Norway. However Haakon is still a minor, allowing Magnus to be the de facto ruler.
Births
- Alexander Stewart, 1st Earl of Buchan (died 1394)
- Geoffrey Chaucer, English poet (approximate date) (died 1400)
- Emperor Chokei of Japan (died 1394)
- Thomas Percy, 1st Earl of Worcester, English rebel (died 1403)
Deaths
- December 15 - Hasan Kucek, Chobanid prince
- Sir Ulick Burke, Irish nobleman
- Aimone of Savoy