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On this date, April 19th, in medieval history: 1154 – Pope Leo IX dies 1390 – King Robert II of Scotland dies and is succeeded by his son Robert III

Today in Medieval History, March 4

On this date, March 4, in medieval history: 1152 –  Frederick I Barbarossa is elected King of Germany 1193 – Saladin dies 1394 – The birth of Prince Henry the Navigator 1461 – Edward IV ascends to the English throne

Today in Medieval History

On this date, January 28th, in medieval history: 814 – Charlemagne dies at Aachen 1457 – Henry VII is born 1547 – Death of Henry VIII The following account of Charlemagne’s death is from the king’s long-time friend and courtier, Einhard: Toward the close of his life [813], when he… Read More »Today in Medieval History

Today in Medieval History

On this day, November 5, in medieval history: 1251 – Dedication ceremony is held for Hailes Abbey in the presence of King Henry III, his brother Richard, and Queen Eleanor. 1439 – Antipope Felix V (Amadeus VIII) is elected by the Council of Basel-Ferrara-Florence. The Catholic Encyclopedia actually dates his… Read More »Today in Medieval History

Today in Medieval History

On this day, September 29th, in medieval history: 1227 – Pope Gregory IX excommunicates the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II 1364- The Battle of Auray: English forces, under the command of John Chandos, defeat the French for control of Brittany, ending the Breton War of Succession