Christian I is crowned King of Denmark
Christian I (Christiern I) (February 1426 – 21 May 1481) was a German noble and Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1448. This year saw 5 significant events.
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1448 Timeline
Christian I is crowned King of Denmark
Christian I (Christiern I) (February 1426 – 21 May 1481) was a German noble and Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union.
First assembly of Catalan dioceses to choose their syndics (representative) to plead abolition of serfdom to King Alfons
First assembly of Catalan dioceses to choose their syndics (representative) to plead abolition of serfdom to King Alfons IV - 1st official recognition of serfs organizing to defend their rights
Second Battle of Kosovo, where the mainly Hungarian army led by John Hunyadi is defeated by an Ottoman army led by Sulta
Second Battle of Kosovo, where the mainly Hungarian army led by John Hunyadi is defeated by an Ottoman army led by Sultan Murad II
Bishop Jonah of Moscow chosen as the new Metropolitan of Kiev, for the first time by the bishops of Moscow not the Patri
Bishop Jonah of Moscow chosen as the new Metropolitan of Kiev, for the first time by the bishops of Moscow not the Patriarch of Constantinople
Pope Nicholas V appoints Rudolf of Diepholt, Bishop of Utrecht, as cardinal
Pope Nicholas V appoints Rudolf of Diepholt, Bishop of Utrecht, as cardinal
Events
First assembly of Catalan dioceses to choose their syndics (representative) to plead abolition of serfdom to King Alfons
First assembly of Catalan dioceses to choose their syndics (representative) to plead abolition of serfdom to King Alfons IV - 1st official recognition of serfs organizing to defend their rights
Second Battle of Kosovo, where the mainly Hungarian army led by John Hunyadi is defeated by an Ottoman army led by Sulta
Second Battle of Kosovo, where the mainly Hungarian army led by John Hunyadi is defeated by an Ottoman army led by Sultan Murad II
Bishop Jonah of Moscow chosen as the new Metropolitan of Kiev, for the first time by the bishops of Moscow not the Patri
Bishop Jonah of Moscow chosen as the new Metropolitan of Kiev, for the first time by the bishops of Moscow not the Patriarch of Constantinople
Pope Nicholas V appoints Rudolf of Diepholt, Bishop of Utrecht, as cardinal
Pope Nicholas V appoints Rudolf of Diepholt, Bishop of Utrecht, as cardinal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1448?
- In 1448, there were 5 significant historical events. Notable events include Christian I is crowned King of Denmark, First assembly of Catalan dioceses to choose their syndics (representative) to plead abolition of serfdom to King Alfons, Second Battle of Kosovo, where the mainly Hungarian army led by John Hunyadi is defeated by an Ottoman army led by Sulta.