Historical Events In 1248

Feb 01   Hendrik II, duke of Brabant (1235-48), dies on this day in history.   

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

Aug 14   Construction of Cologne Cathedral begun on this day in history.   

Aug 25   The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III, the Archbishop of Utrecht in the year 1248.   

Nov 01   On this day in history earl Willem II of Holland crowned as RC German emperor   

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

Jan 04   King Sancho II of Portugal (b. 1207) died in the year 1248.   

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