Philip IV, the Handsome, King of France (1285-1314); 1268-1314. Persecution of the Templars 1307/14: Templars are burned at the stake accused of sodomy and heresy, with the King attending. French illumination (Paris?), c. 1410/20, From: Grandes Chroniques de France. Ms. Sloane 2433 C, fol. 18 v, London, British Library.