Assassination of Philip
Assassinated by Otto of Wittelsbach, Philip had refused to marry his daughter Beatrix
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1208 in Germany
Explore 10 historical events and records for Germany in 1208.
Historical records for Germany in 1208
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June
Assassination of Philip of Swabia
Has Philp of Swabia assassinated, marks end of civil war
Death of Otto IV
Death of Philp of Swabia, assassinated by Otto IV, ends the civil war
Death of Philip
Death of Philp of Swabia, assassinated by Otto IV, ends the civil war
November
Succession
Elected to succeed Philip of Swabia
Other events (month unknown)
Assassination of Philip
Assassinates Philip of Swabia
Death of Otto I von Wittlesbach
Death of Philp of Swabia, assassinated by Otto IV, ends the civil war
Holy Roman Empire
Otto invades Italy
Invasion of Italy
Otto meets the Pope but refuses to yield territories captured since 1197
Invasion of Italy
Otto invades Italy
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