Year 1291 (MCCXCI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events of 1291 Europe Spring: Vandino and Ugolino Vivaldi set sail from Genoa with the goal of reaching India; they never return. May 10 - Scottish nobles recognize the authority of King Edward I of England in mediating resolution of the succession crisis created by the death of King Alexander III of Scotland five years prior. August - According to tradition, the Swiss Confed… (More on 1291)