1309

Events 
 March 9 – Pope Clement V settles the papal seat in Avignon, following a visit.
 August 15 – The city of Rhodes surrenders to the forces of the Knights of St. John, completing their conquest of Rhodes. The knights establish their headquarters on the island, and rename themselves as the Knights of Rhodes.
 Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, bought by the Percy family, later Earls of Northumberland.

 Births 
 Leo V of Armenia (died 1341)

 Deaths 
 May 5 – Charles II of Naples
 James of St. George, Savoyard military architect (born 1230)