Pope
Appointed Pope, Lotoario deConti di Segni
Role range: 1198-1216
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Innocent III Biography and Timeline
Follow Innocent III through 32 dated historical records for Italy.
Innocent III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
32Distinct records
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1198–1218Years on this page
1198
Mobilization
Proclaims the beginning of the 4th Crusades
Role range: 1202-1204 – 1198-1216
1199
Bishop
Settles the conflict between Tours & Dol by awarding the Bishopric to Tours
Role range: 1198-1216
1202
Papal Bull
Affirms the doctrine of the universal sovereignty of the Holy See
Role range: 1198-1216
Universal Sovereignty
Affirms the doctrine of the universal sovereignty of the Holy See
Role range: 1198-1216
Mobilization
Pope Innocent III gives command of the 4th Crusade to Boniface III
Role range: 1202-1204 – 1198-1216
Siege of Zara
Excommunicates the Crusaders who lay siege to Zara
Role range: 1202-1204 – 1198-1216
1204
Holy Spirit Hospital
Founds the Holy Spirit Hospital in Rome
Role range: 1198-1216
Capture of Zara
Crusaders are excommunicated for killing Christians during the capture of Zara
Role range: 1202-1204 – 1198-1216
Excommunication
Crusaders are excommunicated for killing Christians during the capture of Zara
Role range: 1202-1204 – 1198-1216
Siege of Zara
Crusaders are excommunicated for killing Christians during the capture of Zara
Role range: 1202-1204 – 1198-1216
1205
Consecration
Roches is consecrated Bishop Peter of Winchester by Innocent III in person
Role range: 1198-1216
1208
Excommunication
Excommunicates John for not recognizing Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury
Role range: 1198-1216
Interdict
Innocent III places England under interdict
Role range: 1198-1216
Invasion of Italy
Otto of Wittlesbach invades Italy
Role range: 1198-1216
Invasion of Italy
Otto meets the Pope but refuses to yield territories captured since 1197
Role range: 1198-1216
Albigensian Crusade
Preaches the Albigensian Crusade against the heretic Catharists of Albi
Role range: 1202-1204 – 1198-1216
Mobilization
Preaches the Waldensian Crusade against the heretic followers of Peter Waldo. Preaches the Albigensian Crusade against the heretic Catharists of Albi
Role range: 1202-1204 – 1198-1216
1209
Franciscans
Innocent III appoints the future Pope Gregory IX protector of the Franciscans. Approves of the Franciscan order founded by Giovanni Francesco Bernardone
Role range: 1198-1216
1210
Excommunication
Excommunicates Otto IV
Role range: 1198-1216
1212
Roman Catholic Church
Innocent & Frederick reconile renouncing land claimed since death of Henry VI
Role range: 1198-1216
1214
Abdication
Has Otto IV deposed
Role range: 1198-1216
1215
Diplomatic Correspondence
Writes to the English barons instructing them to pay off the scutage owed to John
Role range: 1198-1216
Magna Carta
Pope Innocent III, following a request from King John, declares the Magna Carta invalid, the Barons of England soon retaliate by inviting King Philip of France to come to England, Philip accepted the offer
Role range: 1198-1216
Magna Carta
Upholds Johns appeal against the Magna Carta & issues a bull annulling it. Upholds Johns appeal against the Magna Carta & issues a bull annulling it
Role range: 1198-1216
General Council of Lateran
The 4th Lateran Council is considered by the Catholic Church to have been the twelfth ecumenical council and is sometimes called the "Great Council" or "General Council of Lateran" due to the presence of seventy-one patriarchs and metropolitan bishops, four hundred and twelve bishops, and nine hundred abbots and priors together with representatives of several monarchs
Role range: 1198-1216
Lateran Council, 4th
Holds the 4th Lateran Council, defines the doctrine of the Eucharist. Catholic women over 12 should make their confession & recieve Communion at Easter. Catholic men over 15 should make their confession & recieve Communion at Easter. The Council confirmed the elevation of Frederick II as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1198-1216
Constitution of Italy
Upholds Johns appeal against the Magna Carta & issues a bull annulling it
Role range: 1198-1216
Magna Carta
Upholds Johns appeal against the Magna Carta & issues a bull annulling it
Role range: 1198-1216
Mendicant Orders
The`Mendicant Orders are founded to popularize use of the sacrament
Role range: 1198-1216
Lateran Council, 4th
Preaches the 5th Crusade at the 4th Lateran Council
Role range: 1198-1216
1218
5th Crusade
Preaches the 5th Crusade at the 4th Lateran Council
Role range: 1198-1216
Records, sources and methodology
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