Enthronement
Benedict XII was formally enthroned after his election to the papacy.
Historical events in 1335
32 historical records
January 13351 historical events
July 13355 historical events
Guardian
Following Edward's return to England, the remaining leaders of the Scots resistance choose Sir Andrew Murray as Guardian
Invasion of Scotland
Edward III and Edward Balliol return again in July with an army of 13,000, and advance through Scotland, first to Glasgow and then Perth, where Edward III installs himself
Siege of Perth
Some Scots leaders, including the Earl of Atholl and the High Steward submit themselves to Edward III at Perth. Edward III and Edward Balliol return again in July with an army of 13,000, and advance through Scotland, first to Glasgow and then Perth, where Edward III installs himself
Great Scottish Campaign
Campaigns deep into Scotland with Edward Balliol
Guardian
Following Edward's return to England, the remaining leaders of the Scots resistance choose Sir Andrew Murray as Guardian
Marriage
Marries Elizabeth de Badlesmere
Invasion of England
A State of Emergency declared in face of imminent French invasion
Peace
Benedict XII saves the Crusade by getting England to agree a 6 month truce
Peace
Murray negotiates a truce with Edward until April 1336, during which time, various French and Papal emissaries attempt to negotiate a peace between the two countries
State of Emergency
A State of Emergency declared in face of imminent French invasion
Peace
England & France unite for the Crusade after France has no need to ally with Scotland
Ban on Benefices in Commendam
Benedict restricted the practice of granting benefices in commendam as part of his reform programme.
Beatific Vision Commission
Benedict and a commission of theologians spent months examining patristic evidence before defining the doctrine of the beatific vision.
Clergy Returned to Benefices
Benedict ordered clerics not required at the papal court to return to their benefices.
Condemnation of Pluralities
Benedict opposed clerics holding multiple incompatible benefices and sought stricter discipline in appointments.
Consideration of Return to Rome
Benedict considered returning the papal court to Rome but ultimately remained at Avignon.
Enforcement of Residence
Benedict enforced rules requiring clergy to reside in the benefices they held.
Episcopal Visitation Reform
Benedict reduced the financial burden that episcopal visitations could impose on local clergy.
Papal Document Tax Reform
Benedict regulated taxes charged for documents issued by offices of the papal administration.
Registry of Supplications
Benedict established the Registry of Supplications to provide better control over petitions submitted to the papal court.
Restriction of Nepotism
Benedict largely avoided promoting relatives and granted major preferment to only one close relation.
Revocation of Expectances
Benedict revoked many expectative grants that promised church benefices before they became vacant.
Roman Church Restoration Funding
Benedict sent money for the restoration of important churches in Rome while the papal court remained at Avignon.
Supplication Procedure Reform
Benedict abolished profitable countersigning practices connected with petitions for papal favours.
Congress of Visegrad
John renounced his claim to the Polish crown at the Congress of Visegrad in return for financial compensation.
Bidar Plague
While moving south to suppress rebellion, Muhammad bin Tughluq's forces suffered a severe plague outbreak near Bidar and the Sultan himself became ill.
Capital Returned to Delhi
Muhammad bin Tughluq reversed the capital transfer and ordered a return to Delhi after the costly attempt to shift political life toward Daulatabad.
Madurai Sultanate Emerges
The rebellion in Ma'bar developed into an independent Madurai Sultanate, marking a major loss of Delhi authority in southern India.
Treaty of Trentschin
Gives up his claim to Bohemia
Peace
Murray negotiates a truce with Edward until April 1336, during which time, various French and Papal emissaries attempt to negotiate a peace between the two countries
Truce Agreement
Murray negotiates a truce with Edward until April 1336, during which time, various French and Papal emissaries attempt to negotiate a peace between the two countries