Historical Events In 1248

Feb 01   Hendrik II, duke of Brabant (1235-48), dies.   

May 15   Archbishop Konrad v Hochstaden lays cornerstone for Koln cathedral.   

Aug 14   Construction of Cologne Cathedral begun.   

Aug 25   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.   

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

Jan 04   King sancho ii of portugal: King sancho ii of portugal (b. 1207)   

Feb 01   Hendrik ii: Duke of brabant (1235-48),