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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1288. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1288 Timeline

  1. 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...

  2. Jews of Troyes France are accused of ritual murder

    Jews of Troyes France are accused of ritual murder

  3. Battle of Worringen: Jan I, Duke of Brabant defeats army of Archbishop Siegfried II of Cologne, one of the largest and f

    Battle of Worringen: Jan I, Duke of Brabant defeats army of Archbishop Siegfried II of Cologne, one of the largest and fiercest battles of the Middle Ages

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What happened in 1288?
In 1288, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Girolamo Masci elected Pope Nicolas IV, Jews of Troyes France are accused of ritual murder, Battle of Worringen: Jan I, Duke of Brabant defeats army of Archbishop Siegfried II of Cologne, one of the largest and f.

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