1198
Innocent III elected pope
Lothar of Segni, thirty-seven years old and one of the youngest cardinals, was elected pope the day his predecessor died.
Death of Averroes
Ibn Rushd died in Marrakech in his seventies, his rehabilitation barely complete.
Teutonic Order recognized as military
Pope Innocent III formally confirmed the Teutonic Order's new military status, placing it on the same footing as the Templars and Hospitallers.
Philip of Swabia elected antiking
With the Hohenstaufen dynasty in disarray after Henry VI's death, his brother Philip of Swabia was elected King of the Romans by the Staufer party…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1198?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1198. The most significant is Innocent III elected pope: Lothar of Segni, thirty-seven years old and one of the youngest cardinals, was elected pope the day his predecessor died.
What era was 1198 part of?
1198 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1198?
The events from 1198 span Europe, Africa and Middle East.