May 15 Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden lays cornerstone for Cologne Cathedral
Aug 15 Construction of the new Cologne Cathedral in the Gothic style begins with the laying of the foundation stone by Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden (completed 1880)
Aug 25 The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III, the Archbishop of Utrecht.
Nov 1 Earl William II of Holland crowned as King of Germany
Gregory I
Gregory XIII
Julius II
Julius III
Leo X
Pius V