Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1476. This year saw 5 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
Charles Martin (10 November 1433 – 5 January 1477), called the Bold, was the last Duke of Burgundy from the House of Valois-Burgundy, ruling from 1467 to 1477.
Battle of Toro, during the War of the Castilian Succession, is inconclusive; Isabella of Castile claims a win for her and Ferdinand of Aragon against the Portuguese, ending the threat of invasion
Giuliano della Rovere is appointed bishop of Coutances
Burgundian soldiers freeze to death during siege of Nancy
Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke and ruler of Milan is assassinated by three court officials in Santo Stefano church on the feast day of St Stephens
Paul IV is born
Charles Martin (10 November 1433 – 5 January 1477), called the Bold, was the last Duke of Burgundy from the House of Valois-Burgundy, ruling from 1467 to 1477.
Battle of Toro, during the War of the Castilian Succession, is inconclusive; Isabella of Castile claims a win for her and Ferdinand of Aragon against the Portuguese, ending the threat of invasion
Giuliano della Rovere is appointed bishop of Coutances
Burgundian soldiers freeze to death during siege of Nancy
Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke and ruler of Milan is assassinated by three court officials in Santo Stefano church on the feast day of St Stephens