James II of Scotland (18 ) marries Mary of Guelders (15) at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh
James II (16 October 1430 – 3 August 1460) was King of Scots from 1437 until his death in 1460.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1449. This year saw 5 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1449 Timeline
James II of Scotland (18 ) marries Mary of Guelders (15) at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh
James II (16 October 1430 – 3 August 1460) was King of Scots from 1437 until his death in 1460.
Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI is crowned at Mistra
Constantine XI Dragases Palaiologos or Dragaš Palaeologus was the last reigning Byzantine emperor from 23 January 1449 until his death in battle at the fall of Constantinople on 29 May 1453.
Anti-pope Felix V resigns
An antipope (Latin: antipapa) is a person who claims to be Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church in opposition to the officially elected pope.
Battle of Tumu Fortress: Mongolians capture the Chinese Emperor Yingzong of Ming
Emperor Yingzong of Ming (29 November 1427 – 23 February 1464), personal name Zhu Qizhen, was the sixth and eighth emperor of the Ming dynasty.
Christian I is crowned King of Denmark in the Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen, establishing the House of Oldenburg (still
Christian I is crowned King of Denmark in the Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen, establishing the House of Oldenburg (still rules the Danish throne today)
Lorenzo de' Medici is born
Lorenzo de' Medici is born
Events
Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI is crowned at Mistra
Constantine XI Dragases Palaiologos or Dragaš Palaeologus was the last reigning Byzantine emperor from 23 January 1449 until his death in battle at the fall of Constantinople on 29 May 1453.
Anti-pope Felix V resigns
An antipope (Latin: antipapa) is a person who claims to be Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church in opposition to the officially elected pope.
Battle of Tumu Fortress: Mongolians capture the Chinese Emperor Yingzong of Ming
Emperor Yingzong of Ming (29 November 1427 – 23 February 1464), personal name Zhu Qizhen, was the sixth and eighth emperor of the Ming dynasty.
Christian I is crowned King of Denmark in the Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen, establishing the House of Oldenburg (still
Christian I is crowned King of Denmark in the Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen, establishing the House of Oldenburg (still rules the Danish throne today)
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1449?
- In 1449, there were 5 significant historical events. Notable events include James II of Scotland (18 ) marries Mary of Guelders (15) at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh, Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI is crowned at Mistra, Anti-pope Felix V resigns.
- Who was born in 1449?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1449, including Lorenzo de' Medici is born.