Pope Nicholas IV (Latin: Nicolaus IV; born Girolamo Masci; 30 September 1227 – 4 April 1292) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1288 to his death, on 4 April 1292. He was the first Franciscan to be elected pope.
Girolamo Masci elected Pope Nicolas IV
Pope Nicholas IV (Latin: Nicolaus IV; born Girolamo Masci; 30 September 1227 – 4 April 1292) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1288 to his death, on 4...
Historical Significance
Pope Nicholas IV (Latin: Nicolaus IV; born Girolamo Masci; 30 September 1227 – 4 April 1292) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1288 to his death, on 4 April 1292.
Events Before
Rabbi Mir of Rothenbur imprisoned in the fortress of Ensisheim, Alsace, by King Rudolf I (he died there seven years late
Rabbi Mir of Rothenbur imprisoned in the fortress of Ensisheim, Alsace, by King Rudolf I (he died there seven years later)
During St. Lucia's Flood in northwest Netherlands, the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with the loss of over 50,000 lives, t
During St. Lucia's Flood in northwest Netherlands, the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with the loss of over 50,000 lives, the fifth largest recorded flood in history
King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca
King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca
The Treaty of San Agayz is signed, and Minorca is conquered by King Alfonso III of Aragon
The Treaty of San Agayz is signed, and Minorca is conquered by King Alfonso III of Aragon
Massive storm across south-east England hits Cinque Ports realines the coastline, New Romney port now a mile inland [1]
Massive storm across south-east England hits Cinque Ports realines the coastline, New Romney port now a mile inland [1]
Events After
Pope Nicolas IV publishes decree "Supra montem"
Pope Nicolas IV publishes decree "Supra montem"
Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter
Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter of Edward I, and attended by the king
Joan of Acre (18), daughter of Edward I marries (1) Gilbert de Clare, Duke of Hertford at Westminster Abbey.
Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307.
Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
Charles of Valois, son of King Philip III of France weds Margaret of Anjou, daughter of King Charles II of Naples
Mary of Hungary (1257 – 25 March 1323), of the Árpád dynasty, was Queen of Naples and Queen of Albania by marriage to King Charles II.
More from the 1280s
During Kublai Khan's second Mongol invasion of Japan, his invading Chinese fleet of 3,500 vessels disappears in a typhoo
During Kublai Khan's second Mongol invasion of Japan, his invading Chinese fleet of 3,500 vessels disappears in a typhoon near the Japanese coast
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales, becomes the first person to be executed by being hanged, drawn, and quarte
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales, becomes the first person to be executed by being hanged, drawn, and quartered
Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the last native and independent Prince of Wales, is killed at the Battle of Orewin Bridge near Cil
Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the last native and independent Prince of Wales, is killed at the Battle of Orewin Bridge near Cilmeri, close to Builth Wells in mid Wales, by forces of Edward I of England. Gruffydd reigned from 1259 and is known as Llywelyn the Last.
During St. Lucia's Flood in northwest Netherlands, the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with the loss of over 50,000 lives, t
During St. Lucia's Flood in northwest Netherlands, the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with the loss of over 50,000 lives, the fifth largest recorded flood in history
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 22, 1288?
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- Pope Nicholas IV (Latin: Nicolaus IV; born Girolamo Masci; 30 September 1227 – 4 April 1292) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1288 to his death, on 4 April 1292.