What Happened in 1308

Major Events

  • May 1 Albert I, King of Germany, is assassinated by his nephew John of Swabia [the Parricide], for cutting John out of his right to inherit
  • Aug 15 Knights of St John conquer Rhodes
  • Dec 28 The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Japan, begins

Who Died in 1308

  • May 1 Albert I, King of Germany (1298-1308), murdered by his nephew at 52
  • Sep 10 Emperor Go-Nijō of Japan (b. 1285)
  • Nov 8 Duns Scotus, Scottish philosopher (coined the word dunce), dies at 42
  • Dec 21 Henry I, the Child, 1st landgrave of Hessen (1256-1308), dies at 64