Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1438. This year saw 4 significant events.
Albert the Magnanimous , elected King of the Romans as Albert II (10 August 1397 – 27 October 1439), was a member of the House of Habsburg. By inheritance he became Albert V, Duke of Austria.
Pope Eugene IV tries to break the power of the Council of Basel by transferring it to Ferrara
Albert II of Habsburg chosen as King of Germany at Frankfurt
King Charles VII issues the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges stating that a General Church Council with superior power to the Pope must be held every 10 years
Albert the Magnanimous , elected King of the Romans as Albert II (10 August 1397 – 27 October 1439), was a member of the House of Habsburg. By inheritance he became Albert V, Duke of Austria.
Pope Eugene IV tries to break the power of the Council of Basel by transferring it to Ferrara
Albert II of Habsburg chosen as King of Germany at Frankfurt
King Charles VII issues the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges stating that a General Church Council with superior power to the Pope must be held every 10 years