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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1198. This year saw 4 significant events.

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1198 Timeline

  1. Lotario di Segni elected Pope Innocentius III

    Pope Innocent III (Latin: Innocentius III; born Lotario de' Conti di Segni; 22 February 1161 – 16 July 1216) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Papal States from 8 January 1198...

  2. The Giralda minaret designed by architect Ben Ahmad for the Almohad mosque in Seville is completed. Now the Bell Tower f

    The Giralda minaret designed by architect Ben Ahmad for the Almohad mosque in Seville is completed. Now the Bell Tower for Seville's cathedral.

  3. Philips of Zwabia, Prince of Hohenstaufen, crowned King of Germany and King of the Romans

    Philips of Zwabia, Prince of Hohenstaufen, crowned King of Germany and King of the Romans

  4. Bishop of Paris Eudes de Sully condemns the Feast of Fools - the medieval festival where higher clergy changed places wi

    Bishop of Paris Eudes de Sully condemns the Feast of Fools - the medieval festival where higher clergy changed places with lower clergy

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What happened in 1198?
In 1198, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Lotario di Segni elected Pope Innocentius III, The Giralda minaret designed by architect Ben Ahmad for the Almohad mosque in Seville is completed. Now the Bell Tower f, Philips of Zwabia, Prince of Hohenstaufen, crowned King of Germany and King of the Romans.

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