French King Philip IV vs. Catholic Pope Boniface VIII

By hannah-rose
  • Boniface VIII becomes pope
    Jan 1, 1294

    Boniface VIII becomes pope

    Boniface reigned as pope
  • Period: Jan 1, 1294 to Sep 1, 1303

    King vs. Pope

    Boniface VIII who was a pope thought that he was better that the French king named Philip IV. Philip held him prisoner but then someone rescuded Boniface but he dies right after that.
  • Pope Boniface VIII
    Jan 1, 1300

    Pope Boniface VIII

    Boniface VIII tried to enforce papel authority on kings. eh thought that he could because previous popes have done it.
  • king over rules the pope
    Sep 1, 1303

    king over rules the pope

    king Philip didnt like that the pope tried to rule him so he had him held prisoner until someone rescued Boniface. he died shortly after but never again will the pope be better than the king.
  • Boniface VIII dies
    Oct 1, 1303

    Boniface VIII dies

    Pope Boniface died