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Milan Cathedral's high altar consecrated by Pope Martin V

Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria), is the cathedral church of Milan,...

Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria), is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Dedicated to the Nativity of St. Mary (Santa Maria Nascente), it is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan, currently Archbishop Mario Delpini.

The cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete: construction began in 1386, and the final details were completed in 1965. It is the largest church in the Italian Republic—the larger St. Peter's Basilica is in the State of Vatican City, a sovereign state—and one of the largest in the world.

Historical Significance

Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria), is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

Events Before

  1. Future Alfonso V of Aragon marries his cousin Maria (14), daughter of Henry III of Castile at the Cathedral of Valencia

    Future Alfonso V of Aragon marries his cousin Maria (14), daughter of Henry III of Castile at the Cathedral of Valencia

  2. Battle of Gallipoli: The Venetian fleet under Commander Pietro Loredan defeat and capture a large part of the Ottoman fl

    Battle of Gallipoli: The Venetian fleet under Commander Pietro Loredan defeat and capture a large part of the Ottoman fleet off the Gallipoli port

  3. Jerome of Prague burned at the stake for heresy by church Council of Constance

    Jerome of Prague (Czech: Jeroným Pražský; Latin: Hieronymus Pragensis; 1379 – 30 May 1416) was a Czech scholastic philosopher and theologian.

  4. Jacoba of Bavaria becomes countess of Holland/Zealand/Henegouwen

    Jacoba of Bavaria becomes countess of Holland/Zealand/Henegouwen

  5. Oddo Colonna elected as Pope Martinus V

    Pope Martin V (Latin: Martinus V; Italian: Martino V; January/February 1369 – 20 February 1431), born Oddone Colonna, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11...

Events After

  1. First Defenestration of Prague: Anti-Catholic Hussites, followers of executed reformer Jan Hus, storm Prague Town Hall a

    First Defenestration of Prague: Anti-Catholic Hussites, followers of executed reformer Jan Hus, storm Prague Town Hall and throw the judge, mayor, and several city council members out the windows. They die in the fall or are killed by the crowd outside.

  2. Heretic Nicolaas Serrurier exiled from Florence

    Heretic Nicolaas Serrurier exiled from Florence

  3. Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathe

    Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathedral

  4. Pope Martinus I calls for crusade against the Hussite protestants

    Pope Martinus I calls for crusade against the Hussite protestants

  5. Duke of Austria Albert V orders the Vienna Gesera, imprisoning and expelling the Jews of Vienna

    Duke of Austria Albert V orders the Vienna Gesera, imprisoning and expelling the Jews of Vienna

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The Medici family is appointed official banker of the Papacy

The Medici family is appointed official banker of the Papacy

Jacqueline, Countess of Haintaut marries her cousin John IV Duke of Brabant in The Hague

Jacqueline, Countess of Haintaut marries her cousin John IV Duke of Brabant in The Hague

Future Alfonso V of Aragon marries his cousin Maria (14), daughter of Henry III of Castile at the Cathedral of Valencia

Future Alfonso V of Aragon marries his cousin Maria (14), daughter of Henry III of Castile at the Cathedral of Valencia

Battle of Grunwald (First Battle of Tannenburg, Battle of Žalgiris), one of Medieval Europe's largest battles during the

Battle of Grunwald (First Battle of Tannenburg, Battle of Žalgiris), one of Medieval Europe's largest battles during the Polish-Lithuanian Teutonic War. Polish King Władysław Jagiełło and Lithuanian Grand Duke Vytautas defeat Teutonic Ulrich von Jungingen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on October 16, 1418?
Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria), is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Dedicated to the Nativity of St. Mary (Santa Maria Nascente), it is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan, currently Archbishop Mario Delpini.
Why is Milan Cathedral's high altar consecrated by Pope Martin V significant?
Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria), is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

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