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William Tell reputedly shoots an apple off his son's head

William Tell reputedly shoots an apple off his son's head

William Tell reputedly shoots an apple off his son's head

Events Before

  1. Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial a

    Scottish resistance leader William Wallace is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution

  2. Scottish patriot William Wallace is executed for high treason by Edward I of England at Smithfield, London

    Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of...

  3. Consecration of the Scrovegni Chapel (Arena Chapel) in Padua, Italy, with fresco masterpiece by Florentine painter Giott

    Consecration of the Scrovegni Chapel (Arena Chapel) in Padua, Italy, with fresco masterpiece by Florentine painter Giotto

  4. The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Robert the Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven

    The Battle of Methven took place at Methven, Scotland on 19 June 1306, during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

  5. King Phillip the Fair, orders expulsion of Jews out of France

    Philip IV (April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314), called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314.

Events After

  1. Albert I, King of Germany, is assassinated by his nephew John of Swabia [the Parricide], for cutting John out of his rig

    Albert I, King of Germany, is assassinated by his nephew John of Swabia [the Parricide], for cutting John out of his right to inherit

  2. Knights of St. John conquer Rhodes

    Knights of St. John conquer Rhodes

  3. Japanese Emperor Hanazono ascends to the throne at age 11

    Japanese Emperor Hanazono ascends to the throne at age 11

  4. Pope Clement V excommunicates Venice and its population after Venice seized the papal city of Ferrara

    Pope Clement V excommunicates Venice and its population after Venice seized the papal city of Ferrara

  5. Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans by Pope Clement V

    Pope Clement V (Latin: Clemens V; born Bertrand de Got, died 20 April 1314) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1305 until his death.

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