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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1392. This year saw 3 significant events.

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  1. Korean Confucian scholar and statesman Jeong Mong-ju is assassinated on the Sonjuk Bridge in Gaeseong (now North Korea).

    Korean Confucian scholar and statesman Jeong Mong-ju is assassinated on the Sonjuk Bridge in Gaeseong (now North Korea). A brown spot on the bridge is still said to be his blood.

  2. Assassination attempt on Olivier de Clisson, Constable of France, by Pierre de Craon fails

    Assassination attempt on Olivier de Clisson, Constable of France, by Pierre de Craon fails

  3. Nanboku-chō, Emperor Go-Kameyama of Japan, abdicates in favor of rival claimant Go-Komatsu

    The Nanboku-chō period (南北朝時代, Nanboku-chō jidai), also known as the Northern and Southern Courts period, was a period in Japanese history between 1336 and 1392, during the formative years of the...

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What happened in 1392?
In 1392, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Korean Confucian scholar and statesman Jeong Mong-ju is assassinated on the Sonjuk Bridge in Gaeseong (now North Korea)., Assassination attempt on Olivier de Clisson, Constable of France, by Pierre de Craon fails, Nanboku-chō, Emperor Go-Kameyama of Japan, abdicates in favor of rival claimant Go-Komatsu.

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