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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1397. This year saw 3 significant events.

14th Century1390s

1397 Timeline

  1. Union of Kalmar established between Denmark, Sweden and Norway

    The Kalmar Union was a personal union in Scandinavia, agreed at Kalmar in Sweden as designed by Queen Margaret of Denmark.

  2. Sultan Bajezid I releases captured crusaders for ransom

    Sultan Bajezid I releases captured crusaders for ransom

  3. Denmark, Norway and Sweden sign Union of Kalmar under Queen Margaretha

    Denmark, Norway and Sweden sign Union of Kalmar under Queen Margaretha

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What happened in 1397?
In 1397, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Union of Kalmar established between Denmark, Sweden and Norway, Sultan Bajezid I releases captured crusaders for ransom, Denmark, Norway and Sweden sign Union of Kalmar under Queen Margaretha.

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