Events from 1285

William of Ockham born - future proponent of nominalism

Statute De Donis Conditionalibus - creates fee tail estates in England, allowing control of family property across generations

Statute of Merchants (Statute of Westminster II) - strengthens creditor remedies, introduces recognizance procedure for merchant debts

William of Ockham born (1285-1347) - The Nominalist Revolution - 'Entities should not be multiplied without necessity' - Universals are just names, only individuals exist

Philip IV the Fair crowned - most powerful medieval French king begins reign, will destroy Templars and defy Pope

Death of Philip III - dies at Perpignan during retreat from failed Aragon crusade, Philip IV succeeds