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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1401. This year saw 2 significant events.

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  1. Turko-Mongol ruler Tamerlane (Timur) destroys Baghdad, killing 20,000 people

    Timur (1320s – 17/18 February 1405), also known as Tamerlane, was a Turco-Mongol conqueror, first ruler of the Timurid dynasty, and the founder of the Timurid Empire, which ruled over modern-day...

  2. English Catholic priest William Sawtrey convicted of heresy and later becomes 1st Lollard martyr to be publicly burnt at

    English Catholic priest William Sawtrey convicted of heresy and later becomes 1st Lollard martyr to be publicly burnt at the stake

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What happened in 1401?
In 1401, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Turko-Mongol ruler Tamerlane (Timur) destroys Baghdad, killing 20,000 people, English Catholic priest William Sawtrey convicted of heresy and later becomes 1st Lollard martyr to be publicly burnt at.

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