Historical Events In 1248

Feb 01   In the year 1248 hendrik II, duke of Brabant (1235-48), dies  

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

Aug 14   Construction of Cologne Cathedral begun in the year 1248.  

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   In the year 1248 earl Willem II of Holland crowned as RC German emperor  

Nov 23   Conquest of Seville by the Christian troops under King Ferdinand III of Castile in the year 1248.  

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

Feb 01   In the year 1248 hendrik II, duke of Brabant (1235-48), dies