Birth of Jacques Fournier
Jacques Fournier, later Pope Benedict XII, was born in the region of Saverdun in southern France; his exact birth year is uncertain.
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1285 in France
Explore 6 historical events and records for France in 1285.
Historical records for France in 1285
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Death of Philip III the Bold
Death of Philip III the Bold
Death of Philip III the Bold
Philip loses his Army & his life in Aragon fighting a Papalist Crusade
Invasion of Aragon
Leads a Papalist Crusade over the Pyrenees
Succession
Succeeds as Count of Savoy
Succession
Succeeds as King of France
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