1309
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1270s 1280s 1290s – 1300s – 1310s 1320s 1330s |
| Years: | 1306 1307 1308 – 1309 – 1310 1311 1312 |
Events[change | change source]
- March 9 – Pope Clement V settles the papal seat in Avignon, following a visit.
- August 15 – The city of Rhodes surrenders to the forces of the Knights of St. John, completing their conquest of Rhodes. The knights establish their headquarters on the island, and rename themselves as the Knights of Rhodes.
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, bought by the Percy family, later Earls of Northumberland.
Births[change | change source]
- Leo V of Armenia (died 1341)
Deaths[change | change source]
- May 5 – Charles II of Naples
- James of St. George, Savoyard military architect (born 1230)