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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1298. This year saw 9 significant events.

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  1. Adolf of Nassau deposed as King of Germany

    Adolf (1255 – 2 July 1298) was the count of Nassau from about 1276 and the elected king of Germany from 1292 until his deposition by the prince-electors in 1298.

  2. Rindfleisch Persecutions - Jews of Ifhauben, Austria massacred

    Rindfleisch Persecutions - Jews of Ifhauben, Austria massacred

  3. Rindfleisch Persecutions, 250 Jews killed in Rothenburg, Germany

    Rindfleisch Persecutions, 250 Jews killed in Rothenburg, Germany

  4. Battle of Gollheim between warring German kings Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of Nassau results in Adolf's defeat and d

    Battle of Gollheim between warring German kings Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of Nassau results in Adolf's defeat and death

  5. English defeat the Scots at the Battle of Falkirk

    The Battle of Falkirk (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr na h-Eaglaise Brice; Scots: Battle o Fawkirk), on 22 July 1298, was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence.

  6. Rindfleisch ("Beef") persecutions - Jewish community in Würzburg, Germany, is massacred

    Rindfleisch ("Beef") persecutions - Jewish community in Würzburg, Germany, is massacred

  7. Albert I of Habsburg is proclaimed King of the Germans after the defeat and death of King Adolf of Nassau at the Battle

    Albert I of Habsburg is proclaimed King of the Germans after the defeat and death of King Adolf of Nassau at the Battle of Göllheim

  8. Albert I of Habsburg is crowned King of Germany at Aachen Cathedral

    Albert I of Habsburg (German: Albrecht I.) (July 1255 – 1 May 1308) was a Duke of Austria and Styria from 1282 and King of Germany from 1298 until his assassination.

  9. Rindfleisch Persecutions: 140 Jews of Heilbron, Germany are murdered

    Rindfleisch Persecutions: 140 Jews of Heilbron, Germany are murdered

Events

Adolf of Nassau deposed as King of Germany

Adolf (1255 – 2 July 1298) was the count of Nassau from about 1276 and the elected king of Germany from 1292 until his deposition by the prince-electors in 1298.

Rindfleisch Persecutions - Jews of Ifhauben, Austria massacred

Rindfleisch Persecutions - Jews of Ifhauben, Austria massacred

Rindfleisch Persecutions, 250 Jews killed in Rothenburg, Germany

Rindfleisch Persecutions, 250 Jews killed in Rothenburg, Germany

Battle of Gollheim between warring German kings Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of Nassau results in Adolf's defeat and d

Battle of Gollheim between warring German kings Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of Nassau results in Adolf's defeat and death

English defeat the Scots at the Battle of Falkirk

The Battle of Falkirk (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr na h-Eaglaise Brice; Scots: Battle o Fawkirk), on 22 July 1298, was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence.

Rindfleisch ("Beef") persecutions - Jewish community in Würzburg, Germany, is massacred

Rindfleisch ("Beef") persecutions - Jewish community in Würzburg, Germany, is massacred

Albert I of Habsburg is proclaimed King of the Germans after the defeat and death of King Adolf of Nassau at the Battle

Albert I of Habsburg is proclaimed King of the Germans after the defeat and death of King Adolf of Nassau at the Battle of Göllheim

Albert I of Habsburg is crowned King of Germany at Aachen Cathedral

Albert I of Habsburg (German: Albrecht I.) (July 1255 – 1 May 1308) was a Duke of Austria and Styria from 1282 and King of Germany from 1298 until his assassination.

Rindfleisch Persecutions: 140 Jews of Heilbron, Germany are murdered

Rindfleisch Persecutions: 140 Jews of Heilbron, Germany are murdered

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1298?
In 1298, there were 9 significant historical events. Notable events include Adolf of Nassau deposed as King of Germany, Rindfleisch Persecutions - Jews of Ifhauben, Austria massacred, Rindfleisch Persecutions, 250 Jews killed in Rothenburg, Germany.

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