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.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1294. This year saw 6 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1294 Timeline
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.
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)
Jews are expelled from Berne, Switzerland
Jews are expelled from Berne, Switzerland
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...
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.
Cardinal Benedetto Gaetani chosen as Pope Boniface VIII
Cardinal Benedetto Gaetani chosen as Pope Boniface VIII
Kublai Khan dies
Kublai Khan dies
Events
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)
Jews are expelled from Berne, Switzerland
Jews are expelled from Berne, Switzerland
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...
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.
Cardinal Benedetto Gaetani chosen as Pope Boniface VIII
Cardinal Benedetto Gaetani chosen as Pope Boniface VIII
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1294?
- In 1294, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include John II becomes Duke of Brabant and Limburg, Construction of Santa Croce begins in Florence, the largest Franciscan church in the world (consecrated 1442), Jews are expelled from Berne, Switzerland.
- Who died in 1294?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1294, including Kublai Khan dies.