Assassination of Simon de Montfort
Kills the elder Simon de Montfort at the Battle of Evesham
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August 4 in History
This permanent archive page contains 183 World History Database records for August 4, spanning 1222 to 2024. Recorded topics include Birth of Richard de Clare; Assassination of Simon de Montfort; Battle of Evesham.
Total: 183Events: 156Births: 4Deaths: 3Battles: 20Countries: 30
Events on August 4
Restoration
Simon de Montfort is killed in battle, Edward III is restored to the throne
Burghers of Calais
Spares the burghers of Calais after Philippa intercedes
Capture of Calais
Defeats Philip VI by biding time & overcoming superior forces, a truce is then signed. Calais falls after a year long siege
Capture of Calais
Calais falls after a year long siege, then signs a truce with Edward III
Siege of Calais
Calais falls after a year long siege, then signs a truce with Edward III
Invasion of France
Launches raids into central France from Bergerac
First Marriage
Mary of Guise marries Louis d Orleans Duke of Longueville
Kristianstad Capitulates
The Danish garrison surrenders Kristianstad to Charles after a prolonged blockade.
Kristianstad Capitulates
The Danish garrison surrenders Kristianstad to Charles after a prolonged blockade.
Copenhagen Campaign
The landing at Humlebaek threatens Copenhagen and forces Denmark toward the Treaty of Travendal.
Invasion of Zealand
Charles XII's army and fleet advance toward Copenhagen and force Denmark to seek peace.
Landing at Humlebaek
Charles XII lands near Copenhagen with Anglo-Dutch naval support and forces Denmark toward peace.
Landing at Humlebaek
Lands near Copenhagen with naval support and threatens Denmark's capital.
Loss of Danish Ally
Augustus II loses Denmark as an active ally after Charles XII's landing on Zealand forces the Treaty of Travendal.
Capture of Gibraltar
Leads landing troops during the capture of Gibraltar.
Capture of Gibraltar
Prince George of Hesse-Darmstadt directs the landing forces and claims Gibraltar for Archduke Charles.
Capture of Gibraltar
Leake serves in the naval force that captures Gibraltar.
Capture of Gibraltar
Leake serves with the Allied naval force that takes Gibraltar during the Mediterranean campaign.
Capture of Gibraltar
Rooke commands the Anglo-Dutch fleet that captures Gibraltar for the Grand Alliance.
Capture of Gibraltar
Rooke commands the fleet that captures Gibraltar for the Grand Alliance.
Capture of Gibraltar
Shovell supports Rooke's fleet during the capture of Gibraltar from Bourbon Spain.
Capture of Gibraltar
Shovell supports the naval operation that captures Gibraltar.
Surrender of Gibraltar
Diego de Salinas surrenders Gibraltar after bombardment and the landing of Allied troops.
City Reception after Return
Passes through London amid a large public and civic reception after returning from continental exile.
Return from Exile
Returns to London from continental exile after arriving at Dover on 1 August, the day Queen Anne dies.
Treaty of Triple Alliance
The Stuart Pretender should leave France as soon as the Treaty is signed. The fortifications of Dunkirk & Mardyk should be destroyed. Rebel subjects from Britain, France or Holland are not allowed asylum. France, Britain & Holland sign the Triple Alliance. France, Britain & Holland should support the articles of Utrecht
Treaty of Triple Alliance
France, Britain & Holland sign the Triple Alliance
Treaty of Triple Alliance
The Stuart Pretender should leave France as soon as the Treaty is signed. The fortifications of Dunkirk & Mardyk should be destroyed. No rebel subjects from Britain, France or Holland are allowed asylum. France, Britain & Holland sign the Triple Alliance. France, Britain & Holland should support the articles of Utrecht. Communicates the terms of the Triple Alliance to Philip V as soon as it is signed
Marriage
Marries Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Vienna.
Abolition of Feudalism
Abolition of tithes reduced Church income and drew the peasantry more directly into the Revolution.
Abolition of Feudalism
Artwork was produced and medallions struck to commemorate the event
Abolition of Feudalism
Artwork was produced and medallions struck to commemorate the event.
Abolition of Feudalism
Paris Mayor Jean-Sylvain Bailly declared that 'gthe National Assembly achieved more for the people in a few hours than the wisest and most enlightened nations had done for many centuries¿.
Abolition of Feudalism
Paris Mayor Jean-Sylvain Bailly declared that 'the National Assembly achieved more for the people in a few hours than the wisest and most enlightened nations had done for many centuries'.
Abolition of Feudalism
The abolition of the tithe halved the income of the Church. The peasantry, previously kept at arm¿s length from the revolution, were now part of it. The Assembly¿s deputies were hailed as heroes and praised for their self sacrifice.
Abolition of Feudalism
The August Decrees created fundamental change across the breadth of the nation. They stripped away the domination and privilege of the nobility, creating a society based on individualism, equality and merit.
Abolition of Feudalism
The response from the revolutionaries was as euphoric as the mood in the Assembly on August 4th.
August Decrees
Deputies feared the Great Fear would spread and threaten property, increasing pressure for a political response.
August Decrees
In the first days of August, the Bretons planned to rise in the Assembly and renounce certain feudal dues. This task was assigned to the Duke of Aiguillon, a radical nobleman, and Viscount de Noailles, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War
August Decrees
Liberal deputies from the Breton Club (the forerunner to the Jacobin movement) believed the peasants could only be calmed by a grand gesture from the Assembly, such as a partial surrender of feudal rights.
August Decrees
News of this rural violence electrified discussions among deputies of the Assembly. Dominated as they were by members of the bourgeoisie and liberal nobility, the majority of deputies were concerned that the Great Fear would spread further and pose a significant threat to property rights.
August Decrees
The Duke of Aiguillon and the Viscount de Noailles were assigned to propose renunciation of selected feudal dues.
August Decrees
With no means of suppressing the peasants by force, the Assembly's only avenue was to pacify them.
August Decrees
Artwork was produced and medallions struck to commemorate the event
August Decrees
Paris Mayor Jean-Sylvain Bailly declared that 'gthe National Assembly achieved more for the people in a few hours than the wisest and most enlightened nations had done for many centuries¿.
August Decrees
The abolition of the tithe halved the income of the Church. The peasantry, previously kept at arm¿s length from the revolution, were now part of it. The Assembly¿s deputies were hailed as heroes and praised for their self sacrifice.
August Decrees
The August Decrees abolished tithes and other privileges, drawing the peasantry more directly into the Revolution.
August Decrees
The August Decrees created fundamental change across the breadth of the nation. They stripped away the domination and privilege of the nobility, creating a society based on individualism, equality and merit.
August Decrees
The response from the revolutionaries was as euphoric as the mood in the Assembly on August 4th.
August Decrees Prepare Ground for Rights Declaration
The Assembly begins abolishing feudal privileges on the night of 4 August, clearing the way for a declaration based on legal equality.
Great Fear
In the first days of August, the Bretons planned to rise in the Assembly and renounce certain feudal dues. This task was assigned to the Duke of Aiguillon, a radical nobleman, and Viscount de Noailles, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War
Great Fear
Liberal deputies from the Breton Club (the forerunner to the Jacobin movement) believed the peasants could only be calmed by a grand gesture from the Assembly, such as a partial surrender of feudal rights.
Great Fear
News of this rural violence electrified discussions among deputies of the Assembly. Dominated as they were by members of the bourgeoisie and liberal nobility, the majority of deputies were concerned that the Great Fear would spread further and pose a significant threat to property rights.
Great Fear
With no means of suppressing the peasants by force, the Assembly's only avenue was to pacify them.
Great Fear
In most cases these unruly peasants were responding to rumours that royalist bandits or mercenaries were sweeping the countryside. The weeks of revolt and destruction in rural areas that followed became known as the Great Fear (French, Grande Peur)
Great Fear
In most cases these unruly peasants were responding to rumours that royalist bandits or mercenaries were sweeping the countryside. The weeks of revolt and destruction in rural areas that followed became known as the Great Fear (French, Grande Peur).
Great Fear
In the worst areas peasants assaulted or chased away the owners of seigneurial rights, seized and burned feudal records and even burned down chateaux owned by noblemen.
Great Fear
The context for the Assembly'gs August 4th reforms was the Great Fear: a disconnected but widespread series of peasant uprisings across France. From late July thousands of peasants had run amok in the countryside, disrupting work, intimidating property owners and causing some damage.
Great Fear
The Great Fear spread peasant unrest across France and helped drive the Assembly toward the August reforms.
Restorer of French Liberty Title
The National Assembly acclaimed Louis XVI as restorer of French liberty during the night when privilege was dismantled.
Rights Debate Interrupted by August Revolution
Debate over the declaration gives way temporarily to the dramatic abolition of feudal privileges during the August night session.
Tithes Debate
Sieyes opposed immediate abolition of clerical tithes without compensation during the August debates on privilege.
Vote to End Privileges
Beauharnais voted for abolition of privilege, legal equality and equal eligibility for public office during the August reforms.
Siege of Aboukir Castle
Helps force the Turks to surrender after 1 week
Siege of Aboukir Castle
The Turkish forces are forced to surrender after 1 weeks siege of Aboukir Castle
End of Albert Goblet d'Alviella Government
The Albert Goblet d'Alviella Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
First de Theux Government
Begins the First de Theux Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Matica Slovenska
Becomes first chairman of Matica Slovenska.
Resignation of Antoine Alfred Agenor de
After the defeat of Weissenburg Gramont resigns his office
Gaselee Expedition
Leads British troops in the final relief expedition.
Siege of Elands River
De la Rey surrounds the Elands River post and subjects the garrison to sustained artillery and rifle fire.
Siege of Elands River
Hore commands the isolated colonial garrison when De la Rey begins the siege of Elands River.
Admiralty War Group
Creates a small Admiralty War Group of senior naval leaders to direct major strategic decisions after war begins.
Battlecruiser Squadron Mobilised for War
Beatty's battlecruisers mobilise for North Sea operations as Britain enters the war against Germany.
Belgian Neutrality Ultimatum Statement
Reports the British ultimatum demanding that Germany respect Belgian neutrality.
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Germany
Germany declares war on Belgium. Belgium severs diplomatic relations with Germany
British Entry into War Explained
Explains to Parliament why the German invasion of Belgium has brought Britain into the European war.
British Expeditionary Force
French commands the BEF before the First Battle of Ypres.
Commence Hostilities Signal
The Admiralty signals Royal Navy ships and establishments to commence hostilities against Germany.
Declaration of War
Germany declares war on Belgium
Declaration of War
Germany declares war on Belgium
Gold Convertibility
Germany suspends the Reichsbank's obligation to redeem banknotes in gold.
Invasion of Belgium
German troops cross the Belgian frontier and attack Liege
South Pole
Visits George IV who supports the expedition to the South Pole despite immenent war
World War One
Commits Canada to war when Britain declares war on Germany.
First Light Horse Holds Romani Line
Cox's brigade helps hold the defensive line during the Ottoman attack at Romani.
New Zealand Brigade Counterattacks at Romani
Chaytor's mounted riflemen counterattack Ottoman forces during the Battle of Romani.
Romani Defence Directed
Chauvel directs the ANZAC Mounted Division during the successful defence of Romani.
Rabochy i Soldat
At a plenary meeting of the Party Central Committee Stalin is appointed editor of Rabochy i Soldat
Capture of Nanchang
The Guomindang Government recapture Nanchang & Chou En-Lai moves South toward Shantou
Capture of Nanchang
Nationalist forces retake Nanchang after the Communist-led uprising withdraws from the city.
1st Flight Australia
Triumphant return to London after being the first woman to fly to Australia
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
Strike
Russian troops kill 200 strikers in Odessa
Fourth of August Regime
Metaxas establishes an authoritarian regime with the support of King George II.
Fourth of August Regime Supported
George II supports Metaxas's suspension of parliamentary government.
Olympic Gold Medal
Winner of the long jump Olympic Gold Medal
Parliamentary Government Suspended
Metaxas suspends constitutional government and establishes the Fourth of August regime.
Provisional Government
Kerensky develops his views through provisional government after 1917.
Invasion of Poland
German troops concentrate on the Polish border after the Polish ultimatum to Danzig
Political Parties
Outlaws political parties
Ultimatum
Poland orders Danzig to close its borders to east Prussia, Danzig complies
Council of Pacific War
Assures the Chinese & Dutch at the Pacific War Council Britain will open the Burma Rd
Capture of Rennes
Patton captures Rennes
Operation Cobra
Authorizes Patton to outflank the Germans at Caen
Operation Cobra
Authorizes Patton to turn into the Orleans gap toward the Seine & Paris
Operation Cobra
An attempt to outflank the Germans at Caen
Operation Cobra
Authorised by Bradley to turn into the Orleans gap toward the Seine & Paris
Operation Overlord
Wants Eisenhower to transfer "D-Day" from Marsailles to Brest, Eisenhower refuses
Operation Overlord
Endorses Bradleys order for Patton to clear Brittany with "minimum forces"
President of Finland
Appointed President of Finland
Resignation of Risto Heikki Ryti
Resigns as President of Finland
Gulf of Tonkin Address
Addresses the nation after reported attacks in the Gulf of Tonkin
You Really Got Me
The Kinks release You Really Got Me.
You Really Got Me Guitar
Creates the distorted guitar sound on You Really Got Me.
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pink Floyd release their debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
More
Pink Floyd release the soundtrack album More for Barbet Schroeder's film
Secret Paris Contacts
Begins secret contacts with North Vietnamese negotiators
Secret Paris Contacts
Begins secret negotiations with Henry Kissinger
Apollo 15 Subsatellite Deployment
Deploys the Particles and Fields subsatellite from Endeavour before Apollo 15 leaves lunar orbit.
Apollo 15 Trans-Earth Injection
Pilots Endeavour during the service propulsion burn that sends Apollo 15 toward Earth.
Exile of Idi Amin Dada
Amin gives Ugandas 50,000 Asians (mostly Indians of Gujarati origin) 90 days to leave the country, following an alleged dream in which, he claimed, God told him to expel them
Car Accident
Is badly injured in the Rhodes car accident involving Robert Plant.
Car Accident
Is seriously injured in a car accident on Rhodes.
Knebworth Festival
Returns Led Zeppelin to major British stages at Knebworth.
Clegg Commission
Completes the report on public sector pay comparability.
Clegg Commission
Receives the Clegg report on public sector pay comparability.
Economy of Great Britain
The Clegg Commission completes its report on pay comparability in the public sector
Government Report
The Clegg Commission completes its report on pay comparability in the public sector
Islamic Republic
Bahonar becomes the second prime minister of the Islamic Republic after the 1979 revolution
Islamic Republic
Bahonar serves as prime minister in the Islamic Republic government
Islamic Republic Party
Bahonar combines senior government office with leadership of the Islamic Republic Party
Islamic Republic Party
Bahonar serves as prime minister and secretary general of the Islamic Republic Party
Prime Minister of Iran
Bahonar becomes prime minister and leads the government until his assassination later in August
Prime Minister of Iran
Bahonar takes office as prime minister before being assassinated later that month
Rajai Government
Bahonar becomes prime minister under President Mohammad Ali Rajai
Rajai Government
Bahonar becomes prime minister under President Mohammad Ali Rajai
Rajai Government
Bahonar is appointed prime minister under President Mohammad Ali Rajai
Resignation of Luis Garcia Meza Tejada
Garcia Meza resigns as military support for his dictatorship collapses.
Arusha Accords Accepted
Accepts the comprehensive peace settlement with the government.
Arusha Accords Signed
Signs the comprehensive Arusha peace accords.
Arusha Peace Agreement
Signs the Arusha Peace Agreement with the RPF.
Civil War Settlement Attempted
The agreement provides for power sharing and military integration.
Power-Sharing Accord Signed
Accepts transitional power sharing and integration of armed forces.
RPF Joins Peace Settlement
RPF representation is planned within transitional institutions.
Operation Storm Begins
Receives refugees as Croatian forces overrun Serb-held Krajina.
Operation Storm Begins
Orders the Croatian offensive to retake Krajina.
Siege of Krajina
Croatian forces invade the Serbian-held territory of Krajina seized by the Serbs in 1990
Tour de France Soundtracks
Releases Tour de France Soundtracks, the group's first full studio album since Electric Cafe.
Tour de France Soundtracks
Co-creates Tour de France Soundtracks around cycling, endurance and electronic rhythm.
End of Spidla Government
The Spidla Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Gross Government
Begins the Gross Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Beirut Explosion
Faces the Beirut port explosion and its political aftermath.
Voyager 2 Communications Restored
Deep Space Network commands restore full communications with Voyager 2 after its antenna is realigned to Earth.
First F-16s Arrive
Ukraine receives its first F-16 fighter aircraft.
Births on August 4
Birth of Richard de Clare
Birth of Richard de Clare
Birth of Philippe II of Orleans
Birth of Philippe II of Orleans, son of Philippe I
Birth of the Queen Mother
Birth of the "Queen Mother"
Birth of Mohammad Javad Bahona
Birth of Mohammad Javad Bahona
Deaths on August 4
Death of Guy de Baliol
Death of Guy de Baliol, killed at the Battle of Evesham
Death of Simon de Montfort
Death of Simon de Montfort, at the Battle of Evesham
Death of William Cecil
Death of William Cecil
Battles on August 4
Battle of Evesham
Killed at the Battle of Evesham fighting for the Barons, de Montforts standard bearer
Battle of Evesham
Killed at the Battle of Evesham fighting for the Barons
Battle of Evesham
Arrested by the victorious royalists for ransom
Battle of Evesham
Killed in battle supporting the Earl of Leicester against Edward I
Battle of Evesham
Edwards baronial adversaries, Leicester, Peter Montfort & Hugh Despenser are killed
Battle of Evesham
Arrested by the victorious royalists for ransom
Battle of Evesham
Arrested by the victorious royalists for ransom
Battle of Evesham
Pleas for his life at Evesham, "Slay me not! I am Henry of Winchester your King". Henry escapes captivity from Simon de Montfort & joins his son Prince Edward
Battle of Evesham
Killed at the Battle of Evesham fighting for the Barons
Battle of Evesham
Arrested by the victorious royalists for ransom
Battle of Evesham
Killed at the Battle of Evesham fighting for the Barons
Battle of Evesham
The barons lose 180 knights, 220 squires, 2,000 English infantry & 5,000 Welsh infanty. Simon de Montfort is killed in battle, Edward III is restored to the throne. Killed at the Battle of Evesham fighting for the Barons. Escapes from Prince Edward under the cavalry led by Roger Mortimer
Battle of Evesham
Killed at the Battle of Evesham
Battle of Hambledon Hill
Cromwell routs Dorsetshire clubmen at Hambledon Hill
Battle of Weissenburg
The crown Prince surprises MacMahon on the Lauter River
Battle of Weissenburg
The outnumbered French are forced to defend the Lauter
Battle of Wissembourg
Leads the Third Army in victory at Wissembourg.
Battle of Belgium, 1st
German troops cross the Belgian frontier and attack Liege
Battle of Belgium, 1st
Bethmann Hollweg protests Britain's decision to uphold Belgian neutrality and dismisses the 1839 guarantee as a 'scrap of paper' during the crisis over Germany's invasion.
Battle of Stalingrad
Arrives in Stalingrad to assume command