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Colonna Family Conflict with the Pope
In 1297, Pope Boniface VIII clashed violently with the Roman noble Colonna family.…
Timeline
- 1297Rome · RomeBoniface VIII accused the Colonna brothers Stefano and Giacomo of conspiring against the papacy, issuing a bull declaring their family's property and fiefs confiscated, making the conflict public.
- 1297Palestrina · PalestrinaUnder Boniface VIII's command, papal forces besieged and destroyed the Colonna family's main fortress of Palestrina, dealing a heavy blow to the family's power. Some Colonna members fled to France and later entered the service of King Philip IV.
Sources
- Boniface VIII https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boniface-VIII
- Colonna Family https://www.britannica.com/topic/Colonna-family