feud between the French King Philip IV and Catholic Pope Boniface VIII

By shostetler
  • Dec 11, 1300

    Pope Boniface VIII attempted to enforce papal authority on kings as previous popes had.

    King Philip IV of France asserted his authority over French bishops, Boniface responed with an official document. He stated in this that kings must obey popes.
  • Sep 11, 1303

    Philip had Boniface inprisoned. (Sept.)

    Boniface died a month later.