Historical Events from This Year 1307
Külüg Khan's Ascension as Khagan and Wuzong
Külüg Khan was enthroned as Khagan of the Mongols and Wuzong of the Yuan during a significant ceremony that marked a new era in Mongolian leadership. The enthronement represented a consolidation of power and continuity in the Yuan dynasty under Mongol rule in China. His rise aimed to unify the Mongol tribes and strengthen their influence following a period of internal strife. This landmark event occurred in the context of Mongolian expansion and cultural integration within the Yuan realm.
Continue ReadingKnights Templar Arrested by King Philip IV
In a pre-dawn raid across France, King Philip IV ordered the arrest of hundreds of Knights Templar. Accused of heresy and other crimes, many of the knights were tortured into making confessions. King Philip sought to eliminate the influential order and seize their vast wealth, using fabricated charges as justification for their detainment.
Continue ReadingHugues de Pairaud Confesses During Templar Trials
Hugues de Pairaud, an officer of the Knights Templar, was forced to confess under pressure during the infamous Trials of the Knights Templar. He faced charges that included false idolism and sodomy, which were serious accusations that reflected the climate of suspicion and fear surrounding the Templar order. Pairaud's confessions were part of a broader crackdown initiated by King Philip IV of France, who sought to eliminate the Templars and seize their wealth for his own financial gain.
Continue ReadingPapal Bull Calls for Arrest of Templars
Pope Clement V issued the papal bull Pastoralis Praeeminentiae, effectively calling upon all Christian monarchs in Europe to arrest members of the Knights Templar and seize their assets. This directive came at a time when the Templars were increasingly viewed with suspicion. Following the bull's release, widespread arrests were executed across various regions, initiated on October 13th in France. The bull cited allegations of heresy against the Templars, contributing to the order's eventual dissolution.
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