On This Day

Events in History in 1248

  • 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

Conquest of Seville

Nov 23 Conquest of Seville by Christian troops under King Ferdinand III of Castile after the city capitulates

The Qaid of Seville Axataf gives the keys of Seville to Ferdinand III of Castile, painting by Francisco Pacheco
  • Dec 21 Earthquake in England causes Wells' cathedral roof to collapse

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