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King Philip IV vs. Pope Boniface VIII

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  • Jan 1, 1235

    Pope Boniface VIII is born

    Pope Boniface VIII is born
  • Jan 1, 1268

    King Philip IV is born

    King Philip IV is born
  • Jan 1, 1285

    King Philip IV becomes king of France

  • Jan 1, 1294

    Pope Boniface VIII becomes pope.

  • Jan 1, 1296

    Clericis lacios

    Pope Boniface VIII issued this papal bull to keep the kings from spending money that is supposed to be for the Church without permission from the Pope.
  • Jan 1, 1296

    Philip IV denies Boniface VIII

    King Philip IV decided to ignore the Clericis laicos, brought about by Pope Boniface VIII, because he thought some of the money from the Church should go to the state.
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Papal Authority

    Pope Boniface VIII tries to assert papal authority over King Philip IV. This had been done by many popes before Boniface. King Philip IV believed he had power over the Church and the pope had no authority over him. This created conflict.
  • Sep 1, 1303

    Philip IV holds Boniface VIII prisoner

    King Philip IV holds Pope Boniface VIII as a prisoner, hoping to put him on trial for disobeying the king, and trying to claim authority over him. The Pope was rescued, but died shortly after. Papal authority was considered less than authority of the king from then on.
  • Dec 1, 1303

    Pope Boniface VIII dies.

  • Jan 1, 1314

    King Philip IV dies.