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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1421. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1421 Timeline

  1. Battle of Baugé - French defeat English

    The Battle of Baugé, fought between the English and a Franco-Scots army on 22 March 1421 at Baugé, France, east of Angers, was a major defeat for the English in the Hundred Years' War.

  2. Jews are expelled from Styria Austria

    Jews are expelled from Styria Austria

  3. Southern sea floods 72 villages, killing estimated 10,000 in the Netherlands

    The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean.

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What happened in 1421?
In 1421, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of Baugé - French defeat English, Jews are expelled from Styria Austria, Southern sea floods 72 villages, killing estimated 10,000 in the Netherlands.

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