1356
1356 is the year of the Golden Bull, which fixed how Holy Roman Emperors were elected.
- Even
- Composite
Where 1356 fits
Why 1356 is special
Seven named electors chose the emperor, ending papal involvement in the outcome. It functioned as a constitution for over four centuries.
Same number, different meanings
How 1356 is understood across different contexts — never implying one meaning because of another.
- Mathematics
Seven named electors chose the emperor, ending papal involvement in the outcome. It functioned as a constitution for over four centuries.
- History
In 1356, the Golden Bull fixed the number of imperial electors at seven and the procedure for choosing an emperor (Central Europe).
- Law & regulation
The Golden Bull of 1356 specified exactly who elected the emperor and how, removing the papacy from the process. It governed imperial succession until the empire's dissolution in 1806.
1356 is part of
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (12)
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 113, 226, 339, 452, 678, 1356
- Prime factorisation
- 2^2 × 3 × 113
- Digit sum
- 15
- Digital root
- 6
Representations
- Decimal
- 1356
- Scientific notation
- 1.356 × 10^3
Roman numerals
M C C C L V I
Binary
1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0
1 × 1,024 + 0 × 512 + 1 × 256 + 0 × 128 + 1 × 64 + 0 × 32 + 0 × 16 + 1 × 8 + 1 × 4 + 0 × 2 + 0 × 1 = 1,356
Octal
2 5 1 4
2 × 512 + 5 × 64 + 1 × 8 + 4 × 1 = 1,356
Hexadecimal
5 4 c
5 × 256 + 4 × 16 + c × 1 = 1,356
Read as powers of two: 1,024 + 256 + 64 + 8 + 4 = 1,356.
In historical numeral systems
Egyptian
1 lotus, 3 coils of rope, 5 hobbles, 6 strokes
1 × 1,000 + 3 × 100 + 5 × 10 + 6 × 1 = 1,356. The signs are simply repeated and added; where they sit on the line is a matter of layout, not value.
Babylonian
2 corner wedges + 2 vertical wedges (sixties place), 3 corner wedges + 6 vertical wedges (units place)
22 × 60 + 36 = 1356. Places are separated by a space on the tablet, with the higher place written first.
Systems that simply cannot reach this value are left out. Where a script needs a font most readers do not have, the reading is given instead of the glyphs — see number systems for each system in full.
Other mathematical patterns
- Abundant number
Related numbers & connections
1356 is a year in the 14th century, in the 1350s.
Numbers Around Us
- appears inHistorical years
why?
Strength 0.50, confidence "high".
History
In 1356, the Golden Bull fixed the number of imperial electors at seven and the procedure for choosing an emperor (Central Europe).
DocumentedHistoryGeography: Central EuropePeriod: 1356In 1356, the English captured the king of France at Poitiers (France).
DocumentedHistoryGeography: FrancePeriod: 1356
Law & regulation
The Golden Bull of 1356 specified exactly who elected the emperor and how, removing the papacy from the process. It governed imperial succession until the empire's dissolution in 1806.
DocumentedLaw & regulationGeography: Holy Roman EmpirePeriod: 1356
Common questions
Is 1356 a prime number?
No, 1356 is not prime.
What are the factors of 1356?
The factors of 1356 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 113, 226, 339, 452, 678, 1356.
What is 1356 in Roman numerals?
1356 in Roman numerals is MCCCLVI.
About this page's data
Mathematical facts:computed directly from the number's value — nothing to source or verify externally.
Contextual records: 3 reviewer-confirmed records, sourced and reviewed before publication.
Last reviewed: 15 July 2026