Historical Events In 1248

Feb 01   Hendrik II, duke of Brabant (1235-48), dies in the year 1248.   

May 15   Archbishop Konrad v Hochstaden lays cornerstone for Koln cathedral in the year 1248.   

Aug 14   On this day in history construction of Cologne Cathedral begun   

Aug 25   On this day in history the Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III, the Archbishop of Utrecht.   

Nov 01   Earl Willem II of Holland crowned as RC German emperor in the year 1248.   

Nov 23   On this day in history conquest of Seville by the Christian troops under King Ferdinand III of Castile.   

Jan 04   In the year 1248 death of king Sancho II of Portugal (b. 1207)   

Feb 01   On this day in history hendrik II, duke of Brabant (1235-48), dies