King versus Pope By mrk44 Feb 25, 1297 Pope Boniface quarrels with Philip IV Pope and king argue for taxes Period: Feb 25, 1297 to Jun 13, 1303 Battle for taxes King Philip IV and Pope Boniface VIII Nov 1, 1302 Boniface tells Philip priests wont pay his taxes Nov 18, 1302 Pope Boniface uses power over King Pope Boniface VIII stated kings must obey popes always Jun 13, 1303 King Philip assembles testimony on Boniface Oct 11, 1303 Pope Boniface VIII dies of old age