Historical Events In 1248

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

May 15   In the year 1248 archbishop Konrad v Hochstaden lays cornerstone for Koln cathedral   

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

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   Conquest of Seville by the Christian troops under King Ferdinand III of Castile in the year 1248.   

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

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