Historical Events Dec 10 Pope Coelestinus V becomes Pope (until Dec 13th) Dec 13 Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months; Celestine hoped to return to his previous life as an ascetic hermit. Dec 24 Cardinal Benedetto Gaetani chosen as Pope Boniface VIII Events in 1294 1293 History by Year 1295 Famous Living People by Age 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 80-89 Over 90
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Over 90