Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1461. This year saw 5 significant events.
The Ming dynasty, officially the Great Ming, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty.
Empire of Trebizond surrenders to forces of Sultan Mehmed II, the last remnant of the Byzantine Empire to fall; Emperor David is exiled and later executed
Battle of Mortimer's Cross: in a major battle of the War of the Roses Yorkist army of Edward, Earl of March, defeats Lancaster force led by Jasper Tudor
Alfonso ed Espina, bishop of Osma, urges for an Inquisition in Spain
Astronomer Regiomontanus returns with Cardinal Basilios Bessarion to his house in Rome, home to one of largest libraries in Europe
The Ming dynasty, officially the Great Ming, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty.
Empire of Trebizond surrenders to forces of Sultan Mehmed II, the last remnant of the Byzantine Empire to fall; Emperor David is exiled and later executed
Battle of Mortimer's Cross: in a major battle of the War of the Roses Yorkist army of Edward, Earl of March, defeats Lancaster force led by Jasper Tudor
Alfonso ed Espina, bishop of Osma, urges for an Inquisition in Spain
Astronomer Regiomontanus returns with Cardinal Basilios Bessarion to his house in Rome, home to one of largest libraries in Europe