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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1385. This year saw 4 significant events.

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  1. Duke of Burgundy, John the Fearless, marries Margaret of Bavaria in political double wedding with his sister

    John I (French: Jean sans Peur ; Dutch: Jan zonder Vrees; 28 May 1371 – 10 September 1419) was a scion of the French royal family who ruled the Burgundian State from 1404 until his assassination in...

  2. King Charles VI of France (17) marries Isabeau of Bavaria (16)

    Isabeau of Bavaria (or Isabelle; also Elisabeth of Bavaria-Ingolstadt; c. 1370 – 24 September 1435) was Queen of France as the wife of King Charles VI from 1385 to 1422.

  3. Portuguese defeat Castilians at Aljubarrota and retain independence

    Portuguese defeat Castilians at Aljubarrota and retain independence

  4. Peace of Tournai (Dutch - Doornik) signed between the Burgundian Duke Philip II and the rebellious city of Ghent

    The Peace of Tournai (Vrede van Doornik in Dutch) was an agreement between the Burgundian Duke Philip II and the rebellious city of Ghent signed on 18 December 1385 which put an end to the Revolt of...

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What happened in 1385?
In 1385, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Duke of Burgundy, John the Fearless, marries Margaret of Bavaria in political double wedding with his sister, King Charles VI of France (17) marries Isabeau of Bavaria (16), Portuguese defeat Castilians at Aljubarrota and retain independence.

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