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1208 in Italy

Explore 6 historical events and records for Italy in 1208.

Historical records for Italy in 1208

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Albigensian Crusade

Innocent III · Rome · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

Preaches the Albigensian Crusade against the heretic Catharists of Albi

Excommunication

Innocent III · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Excommunicates John for not recognizing Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury

Interdict

Innocent III · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Innocent III places England under interdict

Invasion of Italy

Innocent III · Warfare / Empire War

Otto of Wittlesbach invades Italy

Invasion of Italy

Innocent III · Vierbo · Warfare / Empire War

Otto meets the Pope but refuses to yield territories captured since 1197

Mobilization

Innocent III · Warfare / Holy Crusades, 4th

Preaches the Waldensian Crusade against the heretic followers of Peter Waldo. Preaches the Albigensian Crusade against the heretic Catharists of Albi

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