Born
1268
Died
1314
Nationality
French
Events involving Philip IV the Fair (9)
1285
ID: 5225
Philip IV the Fair crowned - most powerful medieval French king begins reign, will destroy Templars and defy Pope
ID: 5225
1285
ID: 5224
October 5, 1285
Death of Philip III - dies at Perpignan during retreat from failed Aragon crusade, Philip IV succeeds
ID: 5224
1296
ID: 5226
Philip IV taxes clergy - defies Pope Boniface VIII's prohibition, begins great Church-State conflict
ID: 5226
1302
ID: 5227
First Estates General convened - Philip IV summons three estates to Notre-Dame to support him against Pope
ID: 5227
1303
ID: 5228
September 7, 1303
Slap of Anagni - Philip IV's agents assault Pope Boniface VIII, Pope dies weeks later, papacy humiliated
ID: 5228
1307
ID: 5229
October 13, 1307
Templars arrested throughout France - Philip IV arrests all Templars on Friday 13th, begins destruction of order
ID: 5229
1314
ID: 5232
Tour de Nesle scandal - Philip IV's three daughters-in-law accused of adultery, two lovers executed, princesses imprisoned
ID: 5232
1314
ID: 5230
March 18, 1314
Jacques de Molay burned at stake - last Templar Grand Master curses Philip IV and Pope from flames
ID: 5230
1314
ID: 5231
November 29, 1314
Death of Philip IV - dies of stroke months after Molay's curse, leaves three sons, Louis X succeeds
ID: 5231