Succession
Elected to succeed Philip of Swabia
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November 11 in History
This permanent archive page contains 172 World History Database records for November 11, spanning 1050 to 2025. Recorded topics include Birth of Henry IV; Coronation; Succession.
Total: 172Events: 142Births: 4Deaths: 10Battles: 14Coronations: 2Countries: 28
Events on November 11
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
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
Regency
Named by the King's council (barons who had remained loyal to King John in the First Barons War) to serve as both regent of Henry III & regent of the kingdom
Award
Pope Leo X confers "Fidei Defensor" on Henry VIII, used today by the monarchy. Awarded "Defender of the Faith" for his "Defence of the Seven Sacraments" by Leo X
Honours
Pope Leo X confers the title "Fidei Defensor" on Henry VIII
De Nova Stella
Uses the stars absent parallax to place it beyond the Moon.
Observation of New Star
Observes a new star in Cassiopeia and records its changing brightness.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
On the orders of the Earl of Northampton, the bodies of Percy and Catesby were exhumed, and their heads displayed on spikes at the side of the Parliament House
Rule of Transylvania
Under the Treaty of Zsitiva-Torok Transylvania remains under Ottoman suzerainty
Treaty of Zsitva-Torok
Transylvania is still nominally under Ottoman suzerainty. The Treaty ends war between the Habsburgs & Ottomans in Hungary. The Emperor no longer needs to pay tribute to the Sultan. Ends the Long War
House of Lords Custody
The Lords ordered Strafford into custody after the Commons delivered its impeachment accusation.
Impeachment of Strafford
The Commons impeaches Strafford for high treason and attacks his conduct of government.
Strafford Impeachment Motion
Pym moves rapidly to impeach Strafford as the principal architect of arbitrary government.
Attack on Brentford Ordered
Charles orders Royalist troops to attack Parliament's outpost at Brentford.
Attack on Brentford Ordered
Charles orders Royalist troops to attack Parliament's outpost at Brentford.
Exile of Charles I
Escapes to the Isle of Wight
Exile of Charles I
Hosted by the Governor of Carisbrooke Castle
Capture of Mannheim
French forces under the campaign command associated with Duras secure Mannheim after the fall of Philippsburg.
Member of Parliament
Elected again as Member of Parliament for the University of Cambridge.
Burial
George II is buried in Westminster Abbey
Veto of Emigre Measures
Louis XVI used his suspensive veto against legislation targeting émigrés, intensifying suspicion of the monarchy's political intentions.
Habeus Corpus
Suspends Habeus Corpus because of fears of Jacobinism & the French revolution
British Command
Succeeds James Simpson as commander of the British army in Crimea after the fall of southern Sevastopol.
Discovery of Livingstone
Discovers Livingstone & makes the statement "Dr Livingstone I presume"
Discovery of Nile
Meets Stanley on Lake Tanganyika who makes the statement, "Dr Livingstone I presume"
Discovery of Nile
Discovers Livingstone & makes the statement "Dr Livingstone I presume"
Discovery Expedition
The Barne party passes the previous furthest south mark,set by Carsten Borchgrevink in 1900 at 78 degrees 50S, a record which they held briefly until the southern party itself passed it on its way to an eventual 82 degrees 17S
Discovery Expedition
The first significant milestone was passed on 11 November, when a supporting party passed Borchgrevinks Farthest South record of 78 degrees 50 mins
Rule of Samos
Representitives in the Church of St Spyridon vote that Samos unite with Greece
Battlecruiser Sailing Deadline Enforced
Fisher refuses to delay the South Atlantic force and requires the battlecruisers to sail even with workmen still aboard.
Falklands Hunting Force Departs
Invincible and Inflexible leave Devonport under Sturdee on the mission Fisher had organised after Coronel.
First Army
Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners
First Army
Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners
First Army
The Russian First Army is heavilly defeated & the Russian offensive is called off
Invasion of Silesia
Hindenburg had intercepted Russian reports of the proposed invasion into Silesia, and sees an opportunity to repeat his crushing victory at the Battle of Tannenberg, by hitting the Russian flank at Lodz as it moves into Silesia
Invasion of Silesia
The Russians had repulsed the Germans and saved Warsaw, which had been the objective of the original German offensive, the Germans, for their part, had caused the Russians to abandon their offensive into Silesia
Ninth Army
Hindenburg moves the German Ninth Army, under General August von Mackensen, to the Polish sector
Ninth Army
The Battle of Lodz takes place from November 11 to December 6, 1914, near Lodz in Poland, fought between the German Ninth Army and the Russian First, Second, and 5th Armies, in appalling winter conditions. Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners
Ninth Army
Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners
Ninth Army
The Battle of Lodz takes place from November 11 to December 6, 1914, near Lodz in Poland, fought between the German Ninth Army and the Russian First, Second, and 5th Armies, in appalling winter conditions
Siege of Warsaw
The Russians had repulsed the Germans and saved Warsaw, which had been the objective of the original German offensive, the Germans, for their part, had caused the Russians to abandon their offensive into Silesia
South Atlantic Battlecruiser Dispatch
The Admiralty sends Invincible and Inflexible south under Admiral Sturdee to hunt Admiral von Spee after Coronel.
Wartime Address Debate Led
Leads the Government case during the parliamentary debate on the wartime Address.
February Revolution
Kerensky participates in february revolution during his political career.
Resignation of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Churchill resigns from the Government
Unimodular Gravitation Equations
Presents another formulation of gravitation using a restricted coordinate condition with unit determinant.
Succession
Accedes to the throne on the death of Franz Josef
Meeting
Convenes a General Staff Meeting to consider an offensive in the west
Abdication
Abdicates the Austrian Kingdom
Armistice
German troops begin their withdrawal to the Rhine
Armistice
The armistice is signed in a railway carriage at 5:00 AM. Germany agrees to the armistice & firing stops on the western front at 11 am
Armistice
Part of a commission which signs the armistice
Armistice Ends Grand Fleet Combat Operations
Beatty's Grand Fleet ceases wartime offensive operations after the armistice takes effect.
Armistice Ends Western Front Service
Ends wartime staff service when the Armistice stops fighting on the Western Front.
Ceasefire
The Allied ceasfire with Germany comes into effect
Council of Peoples Commissioners
The new Government is confirmed by the Berlin worker and soldier council, it was opposed by the Spartacist League led by communists Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht
German Armistice Announced to Commons
Announces the signed armistice terms and confirms that fighting will cease at eleven o'clock.
National Victory Statement Delivered
Addresses Parliament and the country as four years of war end with the German armistice.
Offensive
Final day of the Allied "100 Days" offensives which lead to the Armistice
Peace
Groener oversaw the retreat and demobilization of the defeated German army after World War I which ended with the armistice
Peace Treaty
All surving U-boats are required to surrender
Resignation of Heinrich Lammasch
Resigns because of his disagreement with Allied War objectives
Result of Surrender of Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary leaves the war as imperial military resistance collapses.
Result of Surrender of Germany
German acceptance of Allied terms ends fighting on the Western Front.
Spartacist League
The new Government is confirmed by the Berlin worker and soldier council, it was opposed by the Spartacist League led by communists Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht
Spartacist League
The new Government is confirmed by the Berlin worker and soldier council, it was opposed by the Spartacist League led by communists Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht
Surrender of Austria-Hungary
End of World War I
Surrender of Germany
Germany surrenders to the Allies
Western Front
Germany agrees to the armistice & firing stops on the western front at 11 am
Family
Roy Jenkins is born to Arthur Jenkins, a miners' leader and later Labour MP.
Family
Roy Jenkins is born to Hattie Harris Jenkins in a Welsh Labour household.
Family Background
Is born into a Welsh Labour family led by miners' representative Arthur Jenkins.
Conference of Washington
Opening day, the US wants peace in the Pacific
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
Arrested in Austria for part played in the Beer Hall Putsch
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
Held in Landsberg fortress
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
Hitler is imprisoned and the NSDAP and all associated formations, including the Stoatrupp, are officially disbanded
Blind Persons Bill
Takes part in debate on welfare provisions for blind people.
National Health Insurance for Young Persons
Debates insurance arrangements affecting juvenile contributors and young people.
President of Turkey
Appointed President of Turkey
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 2nd term
Taranto Raid
Welcomes the Fleet Air Arm attack on the Italian fleet at Taranto.
Capture of Vichy
Germany occupies the remainder of Vichy France
Invasion of France
German troops reach the Spanish border & Mediterranean
Operation Torch
American troops land at Casablanca, Oran & Algiers overcoming Vichy resistance
Political Support at Vichy Government
France fully supports the Allies after the German occupation of Vichy France
Siege of Toulon
German troops advance as far as Toulon
Siege of Tunis
Commands the creation of a bridgehead at Tunis & defends it from advancing Allies
Vichy Government
American troops land at Casablanca, Oran & Algiers overcoming Vichy resistance
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil during the 1955 succession crisis
Coup
Leads a failed attempt by paratroopers to besiege the Palace of President Diem
Cuban Missile Crisis
Khrushchev resisted American demands over Soviet IL-28 bombers while negotiations continued after the ballistic missiles were dismantled.
Budget
Announces increases in social benefits & the introduction of capital gains tax
Independence of Great Britain
Rhodesia declares Unilateral Declaration of Independence
Independence of Rhodesia
Rhodesia declares Unilateral Declaration of Independence
Unilateral Declaration of Independence
Smith's government issues a unilateral declaration of independence from Britain.
Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI)
Smith declares independence under white minority rule, prompting international sanctions.
Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI)
Condemns Rhodesia's unilateral declaration of independence and refuses recognition of Ian Smith's illegal regime.
Gemini XII
The last Gemini flight, Gemini XII, is launched on this date, during this mission, American astronauts Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin completed three EVAs and a docking with an Agena target vehicle
Gemini XII
The last Gemini flight, Gemini XII, is launched on this date, during this mission, American astronauts Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin completed three EVAs and a docking with an Agena target vehicle
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Ceasefire
Israel and Egypt sign a ceasefire agreement after the main fighting has ended.
Constitution of Great Britain
A power sharing executive is set up by Unionist, SDLP & Alliance Parties
Alvor Accords
Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords
FLEC
UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz
Independence of Angola
Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords
Independence of Angola
UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz. Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz
Peoples Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)
Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords
UNITA
UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz
End of Second Strougal Government
The Second Strougal Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Third Strougal Government
Begins the Third Strougal Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Windows
Microsoft releases the Windows operating system
Peace Negotiations
Rifai participates in peace negotiations connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Eighth Amendment
The Eighth Amendment validates martial-law measures and expands presidential dissolution powers.
Pink Floyd
A press statement is issued stating that Pink Floyd intend to continue using the name without Roger Waters and are recording their next album
Pink Floyd
A press statement is issued stating that Pink Floyd intend to continue using the name without Roger Waters and are recording their next album
Removed as Moscow Party Chief
Is removed as First Secretary of the Moscow City Communist Party Committee after criticizing the pace of reform.
Community Charge Abolition Date
Introduces legislation providing for abolition of the community charge from 1 April 1993 and its replacement by council tax.
Council Tax Benefit
Introduces legislation providing for council-tax benefit, including rebates of up to 100 percent for qualifying households.
James Bakers begins his trip to Japan, South Korea & Africa
James Bakers begins his trip to Japan, South Korea & Africa
Local Government Finance Bill
Leads Commons proceedings on the Local Government Finance Bill providing for council tax.
We Can't Dance
Plays keyboards on We Can't Dance, the last Genesis studio album with Phil Collins.
United Nations Resolution 883 Sanctions
The Security Council tightens financial and aviation sanctions against Libya.
Different Class Number One
Pulp's Different Class enters the UK albums chart at number one, confirming the band's commercial breakthrough.
Single Currency
Answers Commons questions on the potential impact of European monetary union on UK competitiveness.
Scandal
Blair apologises on TV for the handling of the Ecclestone affair. Bernie Ecclestone reveals 1 million pound donation to Labour
United Nations
Tells the United Nations General Assembly the time has come to act against global terrorism
International Atomic Energy Agency
The IAEA declares that there is no evidence that Iran is attempting to build an nuclear atomic bomb
Infifada
Arafat dies after years of confinement and pressure during the Second Intifada
Intifada, 2nd
Arafat dies after years of confinement and pressure during the Second Intifada
PLO
Abbas becomes Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee after Arafat's death
PLO
Serves as Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee, after Yasser Arafats death
Succession
After Arafat dies Abbas becomes a leading candidate to succeed him in Palestinian politics
Fearless
Releases Fearless, a major country-pop crossover album
Coalition Government Formed
Papademos forms a coalition government during the sovereign debt crisis.
Iran Framework for Cooperation
The IAEA and Iran sign a Framework for Cooperation aimed at resolving outstanding safeguards issues.
Kherson Liberated
Ukrainian forces enter Kherson after Russian withdrawal.
Kherson Liberation
Welcomes the liberation of Kherson after Russian forces withdraw west of the Dnipro.
North Korean Troops in Kursk
Says North Korean troops are involved with Russian forces in the Kursk region
President of Ireland
Is inaugurated as President of Ireland.
Presidential Inauguration
Takes office as President of Ireland at the formal inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castle.
Births on November 11
Birth of Henry IV
Birth of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, son of Agnes of Poitou & Henry III
Birth of George Smith Patton
Birth of George Smith Patton
Birth of Vivien Fuchs
Birth of Vivien Fuchs
Birth of Roy Harris Jenkins
Birth of Roy Harris Jenkins, later Labour minister, SDP founder and Liberal Democrat peer.
Deaths on November 11
Death of Thomas Parr
Death of Thomas Parr, father of Catherine Parr
Death of Gyurme Namgyal
Qing ambans kill Gyurme Namgyal, triggering a violent uprising in Lhasa.
Death of Julien Offray de La Mettrie
Julien Offray de La Mettrie dies in Berlin.
Death of Franz Josef I
Death of Franz Josef I, at Schonnbrunn Palace
Death of Viktor Adler
Death of Viktor Adler
Death of Vivien Fuchs
Death of Vivien Fuchs
Death of Yasser Arafat
Death of Yasser Arafat
Death of Yasser Arafat
Death of Yasser Arafat
Death of Yasser Arafat
Dies after years of siege and declining authority during the Second Intifada.
Death Penalty Project Appointment
Starmer becomes a director of the organisation challenging capital punishment internationally.
Battles on November 11
Battle of Chocim, 2nd
Wins a victory at Chocim destroying the Turkish Army army of 30,000. Despite the Treaty of Buczac John continues to harass the Turks
Battle of Lodz
Hindenburg had intercepted Russian reports of the proposed invasion into Silesia, and sees an opportunity to repeat his crushing victory at the Battle of Tannenberg, by hitting the Russian flank at Lodz as it moves into Silesia.
Battle of Lodz
Hindenburg moves the German Ninth Army, under General August von Mackensen, to the Polish sector.
Battle of Lodz
Pressure on Lodz continues until December but the Germans are unable to break the Russian lines, short on ammunition, the Russians withdraw to form a new and stronger line closer to Warsaw.
Battle of Lodz
Although a Russian victory it causes the Russians to call off their offensive.
Battle of Lodz
August von Mackensen directs the successful German offensive at Lodz.
Battle of Lodz
Mackensen's Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners.
Battle of Lodz
The Battle of Lodz takes place from November 11 to December 6, 1914, near Lodz in Poland, fought between the German Ninth Army and the Russian First, Second, and 5th Armies, in appalling winter conditions.
Battle of Lodz
Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners
Battle of Lodz
The Russian First Army is heavilly defeated & the Russian offensive is called off. The Battle of Lodz takes place from November 11 to December 6, 1914, near Lodz in Poland, fought between the German Ninth Army and the Russian First, Second, and 5th Armies, in appalling winter conditions
Battle of Nonne Bosschen
British units resist the last German push at Ypres.
Battle of Flanders
The Allies reach a line running from Terneuzen, Ghent, Scheldt River, Ath & St Ghislan
Battle of Taranto
The British Mediterranean Fleet attacks the Italian base
Battle of Bardia
The British recapture Bardia
Coronations on November 11
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster Abbey
Coronation
Officially enthroned at the Imperial Palace