Marriage
Edward II married Isabella of France, the daughter of King Philippe IV of France
Historical events in 1308
33 historical records
January 13081 historical events
February 13085 historical events
Edward II Coronation Service
Roger Mortimer attended Edward II's coronation and carried a table bearing the royal robes in the ceremonial procession.
Constitution of England
New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm
Coronation
Serves in the coronation of his cousin, King Edward II, carrying Curtana, the sword of St Edward the Confessor
Coronation
New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm
Oath
New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm
May 13086 historical events
Assassination of Albert I
Albert I is assassinated by nephew John of Swabia, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands
Assassination of Albert I
Albert I is assassinated by nephew John of Swabia, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands
Death of Albert I
Albert I is assassinated by nephew John of Swabia, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands
Duke of Austria
Succeeds as Duke of Austria and Styria after Albert I is murdered.
Father Murdered
Albert I is murdered, forcing Frederick to defend Habsburg interests.
Battle of Inverurie
Robert defeated the forces of John Comyn, Earl of Buchan, at Inverurie and broke major Comyn resistance in the north-east.
November 13081 historical events
Election
Chosen king after Frederick fails to secure the German crown.
German Crown Candidacy
After Albert I was murdered, Frederick sought election as German king but Henry VII was chosen instead.
Recognition of Henry VII
Frederick eventually recognized Henry VII after failing to secure the German crown for himself.
Exile of Guy de Beauchamp
Helps secure the exile of Edward IIs favorite Piers Gaveston
Geneville Irish Lordships
Geoffrey de Geneville conveyed most of his Irish lordships to Roger Mortimer, strengthening Mortimer's position around Trim and eastern Meath.
Marriage
Edward II married Isabella of France, the daughter of King Philippe IV of France
Exile of Thomas of Plantagenet
Causes the exile of the King's favourite, Piers Gaveston
Irish Estates Secured
Mortimer travelled to Ireland and took possession of estates transferred to him by Geoffrey de Geneville.
Irish Lordship Enforcement
Roger Mortimer travelled to Ireland in person to enforce his authority over the Geneville and Mortimer estates.
Marriage
Edward II married Isabella of France, the daughter of King Philippe IV of France
Election as King of the Romans
Henry VII is elected King of the Romans, beginning his path toward the imperial crown.
Succession to German Kingship
Henry succeeds to the German kingship after the death of Albert I and secures election by the prince-electors.
Succession
Wins the civil war over the succession
Deccan Campaigns Begin
Alauddin Khalji sends Malik Kafur into the Deccan, beginning campaigns that force several southern kingdoms to submit tribute to Delhi.
Massacre
The Teutonic Knights massacre Poles in Gdansk
Siege of Gdansk
The Teutonic Knights invade Gdansk
Teutonic Knights
The Teutonic Knights massacre Poles in Gdansk. The Teutonic Knights invade Gdansk
Robert receives recognition from Philip IV of France
Robert receives recognition from Philip IV of France
Battle of the Pass of Brander
Robert defeated the MacDougalls of Lorn at the Pass of Brander during his campaign to secure western Scotland.
Capture of Dunstaffnage Castle
Robert captured Dunstaffnage Castle after defeating the MacDougalls and consolidating his authority in Argyll.
Harrying of Buchan
After defeating the Earl of Buchan, Robert ordered a destructive campaign against Comyn lands and supporters in the region.