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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1478. This year saw 2 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.

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1478 Timeline

  1. Pazzi conspirators attack Lorenzo de' Medici and kill Giuliano de' Medici in Florence

    Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici, known as Lorenzo the Magnificent (Italian: Lorenzo il Magnifico; 1 January 1449 – 8 April 1492), was an Italian statesman, de facto ruler of the Florentine Republic, and…

  2. Grand Duke Ivan III of Moscow occupies Novgorod

    The Novgorod Republic, formally known as Lord Novgorod the Great, was a city-state that existed from the 12th to 15th centuries in northwestern Russia, stretching from the Gulf of Finland in the west...

  3. Thomas More is born

    Thomas More, English politician, author and philosopher, known for english politician, author and philosopher, was born on 1478-02-07.

  4. Clement VII is born

    Clement VII is born

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What happened in 1478?
In 1478, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Pazzi conspirators attack Lorenzo de' Medici and kill Giuliano de' Medici in Florence, Grand Duke Ivan III of Moscow occupies Novgorod.
Who was born in 1478?
2 notable figures were born in 1478, including Thomas More is born, Clement VII is born.

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