Future Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold weds Catherine of France, Countess of Charolais
Future Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold weds Catherine of France, Countess of Charolais
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1440. This year saw 4 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
15th Century1440s
1440 Timeline
Future Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold weds Catherine of France, Countess of Charolais
Future Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold weds Catherine of France, Countess of Charolais
The Prussian Confederation is formed
The Prussian Confederation (German: Preußischer Bund, Polish: Związek Pruski) was an organization formed on 21 February 1440 at Marienwerder (present-day Kwidzyn) by a group of 53 nobles and clergy...
Christopher of Bavaria is appointed King of Denmark (1440-48)
Christopher of Bavaria is appointed King of Denmark (1440-48)
Notorious serial killer Gilles de Rais is finally arrested upon an accusation brought against him by the Bishop of Nante
Notorious serial killer Gilles de Rais is finally arrested upon an accusation brought against him by the Bishop of Nantes
Ivan the Great is born
Ivan the Great is born
Events
The Prussian Confederation is formed
The Prussian Confederation (German: Preußischer Bund, Polish: Związek Pruski) was an organization formed on 21 February 1440 at Marienwerder (present-day Kwidzyn) by a group of 53 nobles and clergy...
Christopher of Bavaria is appointed King of Denmark (1440-48)
Christopher of Bavaria is appointed King of Denmark (1440-48)
Notorious serial killer Gilles de Rais is finally arrested upon an accusation brought against him by the Bishop of Nante
Notorious serial killer Gilles de Rais is finally arrested upon an accusation brought against him by the Bishop of Nantes
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1440?
- In 1440, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Future Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold weds Catherine of France, Countess of Charolais, The Prussian Confederation is formed, Christopher of Bavaria is appointed King of Denmark (1440-48).
- Who was born in 1440?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1440, including Ivan the Great is born.