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Anagni Incident (1303)
On September 7, 1303, forces of the Colonna family backed by France's Philip IV attacked and imprisoned Pope Boniface VIII at Anagni, his hometown, i…
Timeline
- 1303Anagni · LazioSciarra Colonna, head of the Colonna family, led armed men into Pope Boniface VIII's palace at Anagni, publicly humiliating and detaining the pope, and forcing him to revoke the excommunication of Philip IV and the condemnation of the Colonna family.
- 1303Anagni · LazioBoniface VIII was released through the intervention of Anagni's citizens and neighboring powers and promptly returned to Rome; the incident severely damaged his prestige and health, greatly weakening the papacy's ability to resist French royal power.
Sources
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope Boniface VIII https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02662a.htm