Pope Nicholas V appoints Rudolf of Diepholt, Bishop of Utrecht, as cardinal
Pope Nicholas V appoints Rudolf of Diepholt, Bishop of Utrecht, as cardinal
Pope Nicholas V appoints Rudolf of Diepholt, Bishop of Utrecht, as cardinal
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San Marco convent designed by architect Michelozzo, with an altarpiece by Fra Angelico is consecrated in the presence of
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Margaret of Anjou (15) weds King Henry VI of England (23) in Titchfield Abbey, Hampshire
Margaret of Anjou (15) weds King Henry VI of England (23) in Titchfield Abbey, Hampshire
Korean Hangul alphabet is first published by King Sejong the Great
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Tommaso Parentucelli succeeds Eugene IV as Pope Nicholas V
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Lorenzo de' Medici is born
Lorenzo de' Medici is born
James II of Scotland (18 ) marries Mary of Guelders (15) at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh
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Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI is crowned at Mistra
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Anti-pope Felix V resigns
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Battle of Tumu Fortress: Mongolians capture the Chinese Emperor Yingzong of Ming
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