Year by year · 14th century
1305
1305 in world history: 6 events, 1 birth and 5 deaths. 823 recorded states existed that year.
Events
Roger de Flor, leader of the Catalan Company, is murdered
Roger de Flor, commander of the Catalan Company, mercenaries hired by Byzantine Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos against the Anatolian beyliks, was murdered. His death led to widespread pillaging by the mercenaries in Thrace.
France and Flanders make peace at Athis-sur-Orge
King Philip IV of France and Robert III of Flanders signed the Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge, ending the Franco-Flemish War after the French victory at Mons-en-Pévèle. It imposed on Flanders a heavy indemnity, acts of penance and the demolition of town fortifications.
William Wallace is handed over to the English at Robroyston
Sir John de Menteith, a Scottish knight loyal to Edward I, turned William Wallace over to English soldiers at Robroyston, near Glasgow. Wallace, who had won at Stirling Bridge in 1297, was taken to London and executed for treason.
William Wallace is executed in London
Betrayed and captured near Glasgow, William Wallace was hanged, drawn and quartered at Smithfield. The victor of Stirling Bridge became an enduring symbol of Scottish independence.
Wars and longer events
Born in 1305 1
Died in 1305 5
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