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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1460. This year saw 3 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.

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  1. Battle of Wakefield: Duke of York is killed and his forces are soundly defeated by those of King Henry VI in northern En

    Battle of Wakefield: Duke of York is killed and his forces are soundly defeated by those of King Henry VI in northern England during the Wars of the Roses

  2. University of Basel is founded in the Swiss Confederacy

    The Old Swiss Confederacy began as a late medieval alliance between the communities of the valleys in the Central Alps, at the time part of the Holy Roman Empire, to facilitate the management of...

  3. Courtyard of the episcopal palace in Atrecht (akak Arras) has witch burnings

    Courtyard of the episcopal palace in Atrecht (akak Arras) has witch burnings

  4. Juan Ponce de León is born

    Juan Ponce de León is born

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What happened in 1460?
In 1460, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of Wakefield: Duke of York is killed and his forces are soundly defeated by those of King Henry VI in northern En, University of Basel is founded in the Swiss Confederacy, Courtyard of the episcopal palace in Atrecht (akak Arras) has witch burnings.
Who was born in 1460?
1 notable figure was born in 1460, including Juan Ponce de León is born.

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