Events on August 13 in history

Pope Paschal II (August 13, 1099)

Raniero is elected as Pope Paschal II.

Pope Paschal II (Latin: Paschalis II; 1050 x 1055 – 21 January 1118), born Ranierius, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 August 1099 to his death in 1118. A monk of the Abbey of Cluny, he was created the cardinal-priest of San Clemente by Pope Gregory VII (1073–85) in 1073. He was consecrated as pope in succession to Pope Urban II (1088–99) on 19 August 1099. His reign of almost twenty years was exceptionally long for a medieval pope.

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Events on 1099

15 Jul

Siege of Jerusalem (1099)
First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final assault of a difficult siege.
22 Jul

Godfrey of Bouillon
First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Jerusalem.
12 Aug

Battle of Ascalon
First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade.

Events on August 13 in history

Pope Paschal II (August 13, 1099)

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Events on 1099

Siege of Jerusalem (1099)

Godfrey of Bouillon

Battle of Ascalon