1307

1307 (MCCCVII) was a common year of the Julian calendar. In England, the realm saw the death of King Edward I on 7 July at Burgh by Sands, during a campaign against Scotland. He was succeeded by his son, Edward II, whose early reign would be shaped by ongoing military and political challenges, including tensions with Scotland and Wales.

In France, King Philip IV pursued the Knights Templar, a move that had wide political and religious ramifications. On Friday, 13 October 1307, Philip ordered the arrest of many Templar knights across France, initiating trials and the confiscation of their assets. The crackdown would lead to the suppression of the order, which was ultimately confirmed by Pope Clement V and culminated in 1312 with the dissolution of the Knights Templar.

The events of 1307 occurred within a broader medieval context of feudal power struggles, royal authority, and religious institutions asserting influence across Europe. The arrests of the Templars underscored the complex and often contentious relationship between crown power and papal authority during this period, while the transition of English succession shaped governance and policy in the British Isles for years to come. Overall, 1307 is remembered for these emblematic political and religious developments that resonated beyond its immediate years.