1309

Events

  • March 9Pope Clement V settles the papal seat in Avignon, following a visit.
  • August 15The city of Rhodes surrenders to the forces of the Knights of St. John, completing their conquest of Rhodes. The knights establish their headquarters on the island, and rename themselves as the Knights of Rhodes.
  • Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, bought by the Percy family, later Earls of Northumberland.

Births

  • Leo V of Armenia (died 1341)

Deaths

  • May 5Charles II of Naples
  • James of St. George, Savoyard military architect (born 1230)
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