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Pope Boniface VIII enters Rome

Pope Boniface VIII (Latin: Bonifacius PP. VIII, Italian: Bonifacio VIII; born Benedetto Caetani; c. 1230 – 11 October 1303) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24...

Pope Boniface VIII (Latin: Bonifacius PP. VIII, Italian: Bonifacio VIII; born Benedetto Caetani; c. 1230 – 11 October 1303) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 December 1294 until his death in 1303. The Caetani family was of baronial origin with connections to the papacy. He succeeded Pope Celestine V, who had abdicated from the papal throne. Boniface spent his early pontificate abroad in diplomatic roles.

Boniface VIII put forward some of the strongest claims of any pope to temporal as well as spiritual power. He involved himself often with foreign affairs, including in France, Sicily, Italy, and the First War of Scottish Independence.

Historical Significance

Pope Boniface VIII (Latin: Bonifacius PP.

Events Before

  1. John II becomes Duke of Brabant and Limburg

    The Duke of Brabant (Dutch: hertog van Brabant, French: duc de Brabant) was the ruler of the Duchy of Brabant since 1183 1086) title of landgrave of Brabant.

  2. Construction of Santa Croce begins in Florence, the largest Franciscan church in the world (consecrated 1442)

    Construction of Santa Croce begins in Florence, the largest Franciscan church in the world (consecrated 1442)

  3. Jews are expelled from Berne, Switzerland

    Jews are expelled from Berne, Switzerland

  4. Pietro del Murrone elected as Pope Celestine V

    Pope Boniface VIII (Latin: Bonifacius PP. VIII, Italian: Bonifacio VIII; born Benedetto Caetani; c. 1230 – 11 October 1303) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24...

  5. Pope Celestine V resigns, after just over 5 months in office

    The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI took effect on 28 February 2013 at 20:00 Roman-Vatican Time, following Benedict XVI's announcement of the same on 11 February.

Events After

  1. Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan departs Mingzhou for Angkor, chief city of the Khmer Empire; he will be the first foreigner

    Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan departs Mingzhou for Angkor, chief city of the Khmer Empire; he will be the first foreigner to describe life in the city [1]

  2. Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos

    Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos

  3. Illuminated Hebrew Bible, the "Rothschild Pentateuch", signed and completed by scribes Elijah ben Meshullam and Elijah b

    Illuminated Hebrew Bible, the "Rothschild Pentateuch", signed and completed by scribes Elijah ben Meshullam and Elijah ben Jehiel (now in the Getty Museum) [1]

  4. Battle of Stirling Bridge: Scottish rebel William Wallace defeats the English

    The Battle of Stirling Bridge (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Drochaid Shruighlea) was fought during the First War of Scottish Independence.

  5. Monaco gains independence

    Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate in Western Europe.

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After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks un

After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks under Sultan al-Ashraf Khalil

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on June 23, 1295?
Pope Boniface VIII (Latin: Bonifacius PP. VIII, Italian: Bonifacio VIII; born Benedetto Caetani; c. 1230 – 11 October 1303) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 December 1294 until his death in 1303.
Why is Pope Boniface VIII enters Rome significant?
Pope Boniface VIII (Latin: Bonifacius PP.

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